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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.62, 1,127.31 and 547.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.62, 1,127.31 and 547.89 is: 756.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.62 : 1,127.31 = 547.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.62/1,127.31 = 547.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.62x = 1,127.31 × 547.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.62x = 617,636.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,636.24/816.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.34

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