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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.54, 1,096.20 and 548.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.54, 1,096.20 and 548.10 is: 823.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.54 : 1,096.20 = 548.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.54/1,096.20 = 548.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.54x = 1,096.20 × 548.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.54x = 600,827.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,827.22/729.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.57

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