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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.20, 1,005.60 and 548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.20, 1,005.60 and 548.80 is: 822.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.20 : 1,005.60 = 548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.20/1,005.60 = 548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.20x = 1,005.60 × 548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.20x = 551,873.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,873.28/671.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.22

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