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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.18, 1,079.71 and 548.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.18, 1,079.71 and 548.55 is: 821.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.18 : 1,079.71 = 548.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.18/1,079.71 = 548.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.18x = 1,079.71 × 548.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.18x = 592,274.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,274.92/721.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.26

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