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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.27, 750.06 and 545.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.27, 750.06 and 545.94 is: 746.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.27 : 750.06 = 545.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.27/750.06 = 545.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.27x = 750.06 × 545.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.27x = 409,487.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,487.76/548.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.87

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