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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.68, 1,096.55 and 548.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.68, 1,096.55 and 548.57 is: 823.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.68 : 1,096.55 = 548.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.68/1,096.55 = 548.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.68x = 1,096.55 × 548.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.68x = 601,526.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,526.21/730.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.24

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