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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.69, 1,553.08 and 548.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.69, 1,553.08 and 548.63 is: 822.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.69 : 1,553.08 = 548.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.69/1,553.08 = 548.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.69x = 1,553.08 × 548.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.69x = 852,057.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,057.14/1,035.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.70

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