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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.76, 902.14 and 548.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.76, 902.14 and 548.78 is: 821.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.76 : 902.14 = 548.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.76/902.14 = 548.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.76x = 902.14 × 548.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.76x = 495,076.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,076.39/602.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.35

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