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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.20, 1,161.55 and 547.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.20, 1,161.55 and 547.77 is: 755.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.20 : 1,161.55 = 547.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.20/1,161.55 = 547.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.20x = 1,161.55 × 547.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.20x = 636,262.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,262.24/842.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.48

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