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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.84, 1,159.86 and 546

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.84, 1,159.86 and 546 is: 753.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.84 : 1,159.86 = 546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.84/1,159.86 = 546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.84x = 1,159.86 × 546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.84x = 633,283.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,283.56/840.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.16

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