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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.98, 1,081.35 and 548.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.98, 1,081.35 and 548.37 is: 821.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.98 : 1,081.35 = 548.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.98/1,081.35 = 548.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.98x = 1,081.35 × 548.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.98x = 592,979.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,979.90/721.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.32

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