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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.62, 815.84 and 546.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.62, 815.84 and 546.54 is: 814.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.62 : 815.84 = 546.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.62/815.84 = 546.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.62x = 815.84 × 546.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.62x = 445,886.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,886.46/547.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.23

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