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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.34, 1,079.19 and 548.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.34, 1,079.19 and 548.50 is: 820.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.34 : 1,079.19 = 548.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.34/1,079.19 = 548.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.34x = 1,079.19 × 548.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.34x = 591,935.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,935.72/721.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.61

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