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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.29, 1,140.33 and 546.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.29, 1,140.33 and 546.33 is: 753.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.29 : 1,140.33 = 546.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.29/1,140.33 = 546.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.29x = 1,140.33 × 546.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.29x = 622,996.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,996.49/826.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.97

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