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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.29, 940.54 and 548.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.29, 940.54 and 548.55 is: 757.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.29 : 940.54 = 548.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.29/940.54 = 548.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.29x = 940.54 × 548.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.29x = 515,933.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,933.22/681.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.29

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