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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.24, 822.30 and 538.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.24, 822.30 and 538.60 is: 809.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.24 : 822.30 = 538.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.24/822.30 = 538.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.24x = 822.30 × 538.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.24x = 442,890.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,890.78/547.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.32

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