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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.13, 1,141.60 and 547.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.13, 1,141.60 and 547.38 is: 755.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.13 : 1,141.60 = 547.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.13/1,141.60 = 547.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.13x = 1,141.60 × 547.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.13x = 624,889.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,889.01/827.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.49

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