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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.92, 823.08 and 547.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.92, 823.08 and 547.92 is: 823.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.92 : 823.08 = 547.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.92/823.08 = 547.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.92x = 823.08 × 547.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.92x = 450,981.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,981.99/547.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.08

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