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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.60, 1,127.40 and 547.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.60, 1,127.40 and 547.60 is: 821.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.60 : 1,127.40 = 547.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.60/1,127.40 = 547.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.60x = 1,127.40 × 547.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.60x = 617,364.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,364.24/751.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.40

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