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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.82, 1,094.49 and 547.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.82, 1,094.49 and 547.14 is: 818.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.82 : 1,094.49 = 547.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.82/1,094.49 = 547.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.82x = 1,094.49 × 547.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.82x = 598,839.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,839.26/731.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.29

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