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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.48, 983.35 and 548.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.48, 983.35 and 548.02 is: 822.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.48 : 983.35 = 548.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.48/983.35 = 548.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.48x = 983.35 × 548.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.48x = 538,893.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,893.69/655.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.14

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