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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.69, 1,251.90 and 546.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.69, 1,251.90 and 546.25 is: 818.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.69 : 1,251.90 = 546.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.69/1,251.90 = 546.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.69x = 1,251.90 × 546.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.69x = 683,850.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,850.38/835.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.31

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