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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.17, 1,141.85 and 547.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.17, 1,141.85 and 547.54 is: 755.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.17 : 1,141.85 = 547.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.17/1,141.85 = 547.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.17x = 1,141.85 × 547.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.17x = 625,208.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,208.55/827.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.84

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