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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.77, 1,572.57 and 547.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.77, 1,572.57 and 547.77 is: 822.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.77 : 1,572.57 = 547.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.77/1,572.57 = 547.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.77x = 1,572.57 × 547.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.77x = 861,406.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,406.67/1,047.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.14

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