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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.83, 1,070.29 and 547.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.83, 1,070.29 and 547.13 is: 820.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.83 : 1,070.29 = 547.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.83/1,070.29 = 547.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.83x = 1,070.29 × 547.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.83x = 585,587.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,587.77/713.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.35

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