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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.94, 992.96 and 547.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.94, 992.96 and 547.12 is: 819.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.94 : 992.96 = 547.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.94/992.96 = 547.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.94x = 992.96 × 547.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.94x = 543,268.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,268.28/662.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.48

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