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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.40, 1,061.65 and 548.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.40, 1,061.65 and 548.20 is: 818.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.40 : 1,061.65 = 548.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.40/1,061.65 = 548.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.40x = 1,061.65 × 548.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.40x = 581,996.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,996.53/711.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.10

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