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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.64, 1,051.38 and 547.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.64, 1,051.38 and 547.20 is: 819.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.64 : 1,051.38 = 547.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.64/1,051.38 = 547.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.64x = 1,051.38 × 547.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.64x = 575,315.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,315.14/701.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.96

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