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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.62, 821.43 and 535.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.62, 821.43 and 535.47 is: 803.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.62 : 821.43 = 535.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.62/821.43 = 535.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.62x = 821.43 × 535.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.62x = 439,851.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,851.12/547.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.21

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