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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.54, 1,231.62 and 547.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.54, 1,231.62 and 547.02 is: 820.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.54 : 1,231.62 = 547.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.54/1,231.62 = 547.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.54x = 1,231.62 × 547.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.54x = 673,720.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,720.77/821.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.08

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