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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.07, 1,139.60 and 546.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.07, 1,139.60 and 546.41 is: 753.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.07 : 1,139.60 = 546.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.07/1,139.60 = 546.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.07x = 1,139.60 × 546.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.07x = 622,693.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,693.05/826.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.81

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