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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.44, 1,062.81 and 547.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.44, 1,062.81 and 547.17 is: 819.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.44 : 1,062.81 = 547.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.44/1,062.81 = 547.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.44x = 1,062.81 × 547.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.44x = 581,537.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,537.75/709.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.71

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