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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.36, 1,553.34 and 548.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.36, 1,553.34 and 548.34 is: 822.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.36 : 1,553.34 = 548.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.36/1,553.34 = 548.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.36x = 1,553.34 × 548.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.36x = 851,758.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,758.46/1,035.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.67

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