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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.32, 1,553.24 and 547.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.32, 1,553.24 and 547.70 is: 821.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.32 : 1,553.24 = 547.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.32/1,553.24 = 547.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.32x = 1,553.24 × 547.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.32x = 850,703.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,703.15/1,035.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.69

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