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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.19, 1,252.65 and 546.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.19, 1,252.65 and 546.75 is: 819.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.19 : 1,252.65 = 546.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.19/1,252.65 = 546.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.19x = 1,252.65 × 546.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.19x = 684,886.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,886.39/836.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.06

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