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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.74, 1,182.52 and 546.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.74, 1,182.52 and 546.78 is: 754.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.74 : 1,182.52 = 546.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.74/1,182.52 = 546.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.74x = 1,182.52 × 546.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.74x = 646,578.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,578.29/856.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.70

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