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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.70, 1,212.42 and 547.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.70, 1,212.42 and 547.56 is: 822.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.70 : 1,212.42 = 547.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.70/1,212.42 = 547.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.70x = 1,212.42 × 547.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.70x = 663,872.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,872.70/806.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.95

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