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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.75, 1,398.98 and 548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.75, 1,398.98 and 548 is: 756.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.75 : 1,398.98 = 548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.75/1,398.98 = 548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.75x = 1,398.98 × 548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.75x = 766,638.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,638.30/1,013.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.24

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