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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.44, 1,095.65 and 547.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.44, 1,095.65 and 547.23 is: 818.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.44 : 1,095.65 = 547.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.44/1,095.65 = 547.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.44x = 1,095.65 × 547.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.44x = 599,568.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,568.44/732.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.60

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