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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.09, 822.74 and 546.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.09, 822.74 and 546.06 is: 819.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.09 : 822.74 = 546.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.09/822.74 = 546.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.09x = 822.74 × 546.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.09x = 449,265.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,265.40/548.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.69

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