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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.80, 1,140.40 and 546.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.80, 1,140.40 and 546.88 is: 754.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.80 : 1,140.40 = 546.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.80/1,140.40 = 546.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.80x = 1,140.40 × 546.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.80x = 623,661.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,661.95/826.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.31

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