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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.77, 2,322.88 and 508.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.77, 2,322.88 and 508.79 is: 763.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.77 : 2,322.88 = 508.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.77/2,322.88 = 508.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.77x = 2,322.88 × 508.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.77x = 1,181,855.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,855.85/1,548.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.10

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