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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.01, 1,549.86 and 546.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.01, 1,549.86 and 546.97 is: 819.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.01 : 1,549.86 = 546.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.01/1,549.86 = 546.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.01x = 1,549.86 × 546.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.01x = 847,726.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,726.92/1,035.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.05

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