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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.70, 1,251.92 and 546.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.70, 1,251.92 and 546.26 is: 818.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.70 : 1,251.92 = 546.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.70/1,251.92 = 546.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.70x = 1,251.92 × 546.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.70x = 683,873.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,873.82/835.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.32

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