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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.54, 1,141.12 and 547.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.54, 1,141.12 and 547.68 is: 755.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.54 : 1,141.12 = 547.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.54/1,141.12 = 547.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.54x = 1,141.12 × 547.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.54x = 624,968.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,968.60/827.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.21

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