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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.56, 955.56 and 548.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.56, 955.56 and 548.34 is: 820.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.56 : 955.56 = 548.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.56/955.56 = 548.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.56x = 955.56 × 548.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.56x = 523,975.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,975.99/638.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.56

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