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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.24, 1,141.96 and 547.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.24, 1,141.96 and 547.60 is: 755.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.24 : 1,141.96 = 547.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.24/1,141.96 = 547.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.24x = 1,141.96 × 547.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.24x = 625,337.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,337.30/827.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.93

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