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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.21, 1,051.13 and 548.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.21, 1,051.13 and 548.12 is: 821.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.21 : 1,051.13 = 548.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.21/1,051.13 = 548.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.21x = 1,051.13 × 548.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.21x = 576,140.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,140.38/701.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.64

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