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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.19, 754.65 and 530.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.19, 754.65 and 530.43 is: 730.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.19 : 754.65 = 530.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.19/754.65 = 530.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.19x = 754.65 × 530.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.19x = 400,289.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,289.00/548.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.20

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