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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.64, 1,084.52 and 548.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.64, 1,084.52 and 548.46 is: 820.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.64 : 1,084.52 = 548.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.64/1,084.52 = 548.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.64x = 1,084.52 × 548.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.64x = 594,817.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,817.21/724.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.85

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