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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.77, 1,069.50 and 548.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.77, 1,069.50 and 548.07 is: 818.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.77 : 1,069.50 = 548.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.77/1,069.50 = 548.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.77x = 1,069.50 × 548.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.77x = 586,162.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,162.92/715.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.93

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