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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.93, 1,139.33 and 546.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.93, 1,139.33 and 546.67 is: 753.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.93 : 1,139.33 = 546.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.93/1,139.33 = 546.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.93x = 1,139.33 × 546.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.93x = 622,829.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,829.10/826.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.19

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