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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.01, 1,551.36 and 547.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.01, 1,551.36 and 547.97 is: 820.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.01 : 1,551.36 = 547.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.01/1,551.36 = 547.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.01x = 1,551.36 × 547.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.01x = 850,098.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,098.74/1,036.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.55

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