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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.33, 1,121.56 and 547.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.33, 1,121.56 and 547.07 is: 755.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.33 : 1,121.56 = 547.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.33/1,121.56 = 547.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.33x = 1,121.56 × 547.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.33x = 613,564.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,564.85/812.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.32

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