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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.16, 1,255.74 and 546.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.16, 1,255.74 and 546.48 is: 817.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.16 : 1,255.74 = 546.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.16/1,255.74 = 546.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.16x = 1,255.74 × 546.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.16x = 686,236.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,236.80/839.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.77

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