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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.38, 1,553.29 and 548.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.38, 1,553.29 and 548.30 is: 822.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.38 : 1,553.29 = 548.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.38/1,553.29 = 548.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.38x = 1,553.29 × 548.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.38x = 851,671.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,671.42/1,035.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.57

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