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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.92, 1,140.12 and 546.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.92, 1,140.12 and 546.29 is: 754.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.92 : 1,140.12 = 546.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.92/1,140.12 = 546.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.92x = 1,140.12 × 546.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.92x = 622,836.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,836.15/825.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.11

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