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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.92, 1,081.74 and 547.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.92, 1,081.74 and 547.53 is: 821.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.92 : 1,081.74 = 547.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.92/1,081.74 = 547.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.92x = 1,081.74 × 547.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.92x = 592,285.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,285.10/720.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.57

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