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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.56, 832.70 and 548.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.56, 832.70 and 548.12 is: 756.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.56 : 832.70 = 548.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.56/832.70 = 548.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.56x = 832.70 × 548.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.56x = 456,419.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,419.52/603.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.21

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