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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.29, 1,041.84 and 547.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.29, 1,041.84 and 547.14 is: 821.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.29 : 1,041.84 = 547.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.29/1,041.84 = 547.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.29x = 1,041.84 × 547.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.29x = 570,032.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,032.34/694.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.03

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