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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.48, 1,050.78 and 547.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.48, 1,050.78 and 547.24 is: 819.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.48 : 1,050.78 = 547.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.48/1,050.78 = 547.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.48x = 1,050.78 × 547.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.48x = 575,028.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,028.85/701.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.74

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