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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.36, 1,054.62 and 548.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.36, 1,054.62 and 548.64 is: 823.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.36 : 1,054.62 = 548.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.36/1,054.62 = 548.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.36x = 1,054.62 × 548.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.36x = 578,606.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,606.72/702.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.80

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