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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547, 818.60 and 515.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547, 818.60 and 515.40 is: 771.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547 : 818.60 = 515.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547/818.60 = 515.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547x = 818.60 × 515.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547x = 421,906.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,906.44/547
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.31

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