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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.48, 1,052.73 and 547.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.48, 1,052.73 and 547.71 is: 820.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.48 : 1,052.73 = 547.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.48/1,052.73 = 547.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.48x = 1,052.73 × 547.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.48x = 576,590.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,590.75/702.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.79

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