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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.56, 831.32 and 547.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.56, 831.32 and 547.12 is: 754.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.56 : 831.32 = 547.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.56/831.32 = 547.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.56x = 831.32 × 547.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.56x = 454,831.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,831.80/602.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.83

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