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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.02, 1,127.18 and 547.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.02, 1,127.18 and 547.54 is: 819.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.02 : 1,127.18 = 547.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.02/1,127.18 = 547.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.02x = 1,127.18 × 547.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.02x = 617,176.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,176.14/753.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.60

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