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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.10, 1,139.28 and 546.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.10, 1,139.28 and 546.62 is: 753.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.10 : 1,139.28 = 546.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.10/1,139.28 = 546.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.10x = 1,139.28 × 546.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.10x = 622,753.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,753.23/826.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.85

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