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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.42, 1,140.12 and 546.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.42, 1,140.12 and 546.80 is: 754.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.42 : 1,140.12 = 546.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.42/1,140.12 = 546.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.42x = 1,140.12 × 546.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.42x = 623,417.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,417.62/826.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.36

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