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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.68, 1,054.14 and 547.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.68, 1,054.14 and 547.84 is: 823.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.68 : 1,054.14 = 547.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.68/1,054.14 = 547.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.68x = 1,054.14 × 547.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.68x = 577,500.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,500.06/701.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.02

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