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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.26, 1,139.58 and 546.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.26, 1,139.58 and 546.54 is: 753.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.26 : 1,139.58 = 546.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.26/1,139.58 = 546.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.26x = 1,139.58 × 546.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.26x = 622,826.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,826.05/826.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.79

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