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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.85, 1,140.14 and 546

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.85, 1,140.14 and 546 is: 753.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.85 : 1,140.14 = 546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.85/1,140.14 = 546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.85x = 1,140.14 × 546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.85x = 622,516.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,516.44/825.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.79

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