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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.29, 1,139.94 and 546.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.29, 1,139.94 and 546.84 is: 754.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.29 : 1,139.94 = 546.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.29/1,139.94 = 546.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.29x = 1,139.94 × 546.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.29x = 623,364.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,364.79/826.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.41

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