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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.55, 1,405.20 and 546.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.55, 1,405.20 and 546.80 is: 819.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.55 : 1,405.20 = 546.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.55/1,405.20 = 546.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.55x = 1,405.20 × 546.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.55x = 768,363.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,363.36/937.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.54

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