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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.52, 1,139.67 and 546.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.52, 1,139.67 and 546.77 is: 753.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.52 : 1,139.67 = 546.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.52/1,139.67 = 546.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.52x = 1,139.67 × 546.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.52x = 623,131.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,131.67/826.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.93

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