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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.29, 823.65 and 531.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.29, 823.65 and 531.01 is: 797.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.29 : 823.65 = 531.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.29/823.65 = 531.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.29x = 823.65 × 531.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.29x = 437,366.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,366.39/548.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.69

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