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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.91, 1,232.14 and 547.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.91, 1,232.14 and 547.20 is: 821.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.91 : 1,232.14 = 547.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.91/1,232.14 = 547.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.91x = 1,232.14 × 547.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.91x = 674,227.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,227.01/820.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.32

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