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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.51, 1,165.93 and 546.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.51, 1,165.93 and 546.28 is: 754.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.51 : 1,165.93 = 546.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.51/1,165.93 = 546.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.51x = 1,165.93 × 546.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.51x = 636,919.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,919.96/844.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.19

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