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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.50, 1,128.52 and 547.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.50, 1,128.52 and 547.56 is: 820.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.50 : 1,128.52 = 547.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.50/1,128.52 = 547.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.50x = 1,128.52 × 547.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.50x = 617,926.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,926.77/753.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.08

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