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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.55, 1,304.94 and 546.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.55, 1,304.94 and 546.14 is: 818.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.55 : 1,304.94 = 546.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.55/1,304.94 = 546.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.55x = 1,304.94 × 546.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.55x = 712,679.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,679.93/870.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.66

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