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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.70, 1,550.78 and 547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.70, 1,550.78 and 547.44 is: 820.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.70 : 1,550.78 = 547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.70/1,550.78 = 547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.70x = 1,550.78 × 547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.70x = 848,959.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,959.00/1,034.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.49

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