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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.67, 894.62 and 548.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.67, 894.62 and 548.22 is: 756.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.67 : 894.62 = 548.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.67/894.62 = 548.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.67x = 894.62 × 548.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.67x = 490,445.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,445.84/648.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.08

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