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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.64, 1,140.82 and 546.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.64, 1,140.82 and 546.38 is: 754.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.64 : 1,140.82 = 546.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.64/1,140.82 = 546.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.64x = 1,140.82 × 546.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.64x = 623,324.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,324.86/826.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.05

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