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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.22, 1,150.53 and 547.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.22, 1,150.53 and 547.08 is: 820.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.22 : 1,150.53 = 547.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.22/1,150.53 = 547.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.22x = 1,150.53 × 547.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.22x = 629,431.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,431.95/767.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.41

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