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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.17, 1,117.16 and 547.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.17, 1,117.16 and 547.73 is: 755.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.17 : 1,117.16 = 547.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.17/1,117.16 = 547.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.17x = 1,117.16 × 547.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.17x = 611,904.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,904.18/810.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.28

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