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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.42, 975.72 and 548.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.42, 975.72 and 548.92 is: 822.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.42 : 975.72 = 548.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.42/975.72 = 548.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.42x = 975.72 × 548.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.42x = 535,592.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,592.22/651.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.19

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