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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.44, 1,187.97 and 546.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.44, 1,187.97 and 546.80 is: 754.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.44 : 1,187.97 = 546.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.44/1,187.97 = 546.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.44x = 1,187.97 × 546.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.44x = 649,582.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,582.00/861.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.07

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