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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.63, 1,140.25 and 546.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.63, 1,140.25 and 546.87 is: 754.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.63 : 1,140.25 = 546.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.63/1,140.25 = 546.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.63x = 1,140.25 × 546.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.63x = 623,568.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,568.52/826.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.35

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