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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.91, 2,323.61 and 508.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.91, 2,323.61 and 508.61 is: 762.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.91 : 2,323.61 = 508.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.91/2,323.61 = 508.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.91x = 2,323.61 × 508.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.91x = 1,181,798.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,798.39/1,548.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.99

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