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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.67, 1,142.54 and 548.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.67, 1,142.54 and 548.04 is: 756.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.67 : 1,142.54 = 548.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.67/1,142.54 = 548.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.67x = 1,142.54 × 548.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.67x = 626,149.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,149.17/827.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.52

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