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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.02, 1,140.06 and 546.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.02, 1,140.06 and 546.72 is: 754.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.02 : 1,140.06 = 546.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.02/1,140.06 = 546.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.02x = 1,140.06 × 546.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.02x = 623,293.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,293.60/826.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.57

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