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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.84, 1,553.68 and 547.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.84, 1,553.68 and 547.28 is: 822.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.84 : 1,553.68 = 547.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.84/1,553.68 = 547.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.84x = 1,553.68 × 547.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.84x = 850,297.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,297.99/1,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.47

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