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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.61, 894.94 and 548.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.61, 894.94 and 548.68 is: 757.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.61 : 894.94 = 548.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.61/894.94 = 548.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.61x = 894.94 × 548.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.61x = 491,035.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,035.68/648.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.06

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