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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.88, 1,014.36 and 548.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.88, 1,014.36 and 548.72 is: 822.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.88 : 1,014.36 = 548.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.88/1,014.36 = 548.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.88x = 1,014.36 × 548.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.88x = 556,599.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,599.62/676.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.30

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