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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.91, 1,051.14 and 548.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.91, 1,051.14 and 548.08 is: 820.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.91 : 1,051.14 = 548.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.91/1,051.14 = 548.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.91x = 1,051.14 × 548.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.91x = 576,108.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,108.81/701.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.77

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