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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.24, 838.43 and 548.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.24, 838.43 and 548.11 is: 756.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.24 : 838.43 = 548.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.24/838.43 = 548.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.24x = 838.43 × 548.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.24x = 459,551.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,551.87/607.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.79

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