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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.56, 820.86 and 287.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.56, 820.86 and 287.64 is: 431.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.56 : 820.86 = 287.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.56/820.86 = 287.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.56x = 820.86 × 287.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.56x = 236,112.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,112.17/547.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.21

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