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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.54, 1,139.74 and 546.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.54, 1,139.74 and 546.68 is: 753.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.54 : 1,139.74 = 546.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.54/1,139.74 = 546.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.54x = 1,139.74 × 546.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.54x = 623,074.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,074.55/826.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.84

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