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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.86, 822.22 and 287.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.86, 822.22 and 287.92 is: 432.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.86 : 822.22 = 287.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.86/822.22 = 287.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.86x = 822.22 × 287.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.86x = 236,733.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,733.58/547.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.11

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