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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.14, 1,119.99 and 547.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.14, 1,119.99 and 547.18 is: 754.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.14 : 1,119.99 = 547.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.14/1,119.99 = 547.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.14x = 1,119.99 × 547.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.14x = 612,836.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,836.13/812.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.59

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