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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.70, 1,081.02 and 547.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.70, 1,081.02 and 547.71 is: 821.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.70 : 1,081.02 = 547.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.70/1,081.02 = 547.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.70x = 1,081.02 × 547.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.70x = 592,085.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,085.46/720.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.54

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