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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.02, 841.78 and 548.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.02, 841.78 and 548.25 is: 821.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.02 : 841.78 = 548.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.02/841.78 = 548.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.02x = 841.78 × 548.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.02x = 461,505.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,505.89/562.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.16

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