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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.44, 1,258.24 and 546.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.44, 1,258.24 and 546.56 is: 819.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.44 : 1,258.24 = 546.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.44/1,258.24 = 546.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.44x = 1,258.24 × 546.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.44x = 687,703.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,703.65/839.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.24

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