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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.31, 1,256.40 and 546.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.31, 1,256.40 and 546.18 is: 817.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.31 : 1,256.40 = 546.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.31/1,256.40 = 546.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.31x = 1,256.40 × 546.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.31x = 686,220.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,220.55/839.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.60

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