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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.29, 1,141.51 and 547.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.29, 1,141.51 and 547.42 is: 755.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.29 : 1,141.51 = 547.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.29/1,141.51 = 547.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.29x = 1,141.51 × 547.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.29x = 624,889.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,889.87/827.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.35

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