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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.66, 1,055.11 and 548.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.66, 1,055.11 and 548.97 is: 824.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.66 : 1,055.11 = 548.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.66/1,055.11 = 548.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.66x = 1,055.11 × 548.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.66x = 579,223.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,223.74/702.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.33

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