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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.88, 1,397.77 and 547.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.88, 1,397.77 and 547.13 is: 755.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.88 : 1,397.77 = 547.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.88/1,397.77 = 547.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.88x = 1,397.77 × 547.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.88x = 764,753.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,753.54/1,012.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.03

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