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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.19, 755.64 and 507.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.19, 755.64 and 507.15 is: 699.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.19 : 755.64 = 507.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.19/755.64 = 507.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.19x = 755.64 × 507.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.19x = 383,222.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,222.83/548.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.07

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