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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.10, 1,126.84 and 547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.10, 1,126.84 and 547.44 is: 754.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.10 : 1,126.84 = 547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.10/1,126.84 = 547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.10x = 1,126.84 × 547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.10x = 616,877.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,877.29/817.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.96

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