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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.24, 1,127.70 and 547.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.24, 1,127.70 and 547.80 is: 820.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.24 : 1,127.70 = 547.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.24/1,127.70 = 547.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.24x = 1,127.70 × 547.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.24x = 617,754.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,754.06/753.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.13

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