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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.10, 826.70 and 512.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.10, 826.70 and 512.10 is: 772.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.10 : 826.70 = 512.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.10/826.70 = 512.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.10x = 826.70 × 512.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.10x = 423,350.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,350.51/548.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.40

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