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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.93, 1,552.66 and 548.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.93, 1,552.66 and 548.50 is: 821.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.93 : 1,552.66 = 548.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.93/1,552.66 = 548.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.93x = 1,552.66 × 548.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.93x = 851,634.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,634.01/1,036.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.30

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