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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.78, 1,246.86 and 540.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.78, 1,246.86 and 540.62 is: 809.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.78 : 1,246.86 = 540.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.78/1,246.86 = 540.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.78x = 1,246.86 × 540.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.78x = 674,075.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,075.89/832.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.43

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