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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.02, 840.29 and 547.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.02, 840.29 and 547.25 is: 819.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.02 : 840.29 = 547.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.02/840.29 = 547.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.02x = 840.29 × 547.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.02x = 459,841.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,841.76/561.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.66

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