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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.52, 1,182.87 and 547.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.52, 1,182.87 and 547.02 is: 754.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.52 : 1,182.87 = 547.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.52/1,182.87 = 547.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.52x = 1,182.87 × 547.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.52x = 647,053.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,053.55/857.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.56

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