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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.45, 1,165.48 and 546.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.45, 1,165.48 and 546.05 is: 753.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.45 : 1,165.48 = 546.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.45/1,165.48 = 546.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.45x = 1,165.48 × 546.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.45x = 636,411.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,411.90/844.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.64

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