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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.60, 1,138.59 and 546.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.60, 1,138.59 and 546.12 is: 753.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.60 : 1,138.59 = 546.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.60/1,138.59 = 546.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.60x = 1,138.59 × 546.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.60x = 621,806.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,806.77/825.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.16

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