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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.98, 907.24 and 548.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.98, 907.24 and 548.32 is: 820.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.98 : 907.24 = 548.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.98/907.24 = 548.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.98x = 907.24 × 548.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.98x = 497,457.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,457.84/605.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.91

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