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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.39, 1,062.05 and 547.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.39, 1,062.05 and 547.39 is: 819.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.39 : 1,062.05 = 547.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.39/1,062.05 = 547.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.39x = 1,062.05 × 547.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.39x = 581,350.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,350.24/709.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.51

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