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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.92, 1,014.94 and 547.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.92, 1,014.94 and 547.08 is: 820.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.92 : 1,014.94 = 547.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.92/1,014.94 = 547.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.92x = 1,014.94 × 547.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.92x = 555,253.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,253.38/676.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.26

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