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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.91, 1,081.22 and 548.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.91, 1,081.22 and 548.84 is: 822.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.91 : 1,081.22 = 548.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.91/1,081.22 = 548.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.91x = 1,081.22 × 548.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.91x = 593,416.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,416.74/721.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.01

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