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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.64, 1,251.14 and 546.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.64, 1,251.14 and 546.28 is: 818.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.64 : 1,251.14 = 546.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.64/1,251.14 = 546.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.64x = 1,251.14 × 546.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.64x = 683,472.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,472.76/834.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.88

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