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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.74, 1,065.51 and 547.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.74, 1,065.51 and 547.53 is: 821.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.74 : 1,065.51 = 547.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.74/1,065.51 = 547.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.74x = 1,065.51 × 547.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.74x = 583,398.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,398.69/709.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.99

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