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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.73, 820.56 and 425.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.73, 820.56 and 425.42 is: 637.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.73 : 820.56 = 425.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.73/820.56 = 425.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.73x = 820.56 × 425.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.73x = 349,083.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,083.20/547.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.33

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