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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.71, 1,141.12 and 547.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.71, 1,141.12 and 547.19 is: 755.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.71 : 1,141.12 = 547.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.71/1,141.12 = 547.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.71x = 1,141.12 × 547.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.71x = 624,409.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,409.45/826.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.29

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