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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.05, 1,097.10 and 548.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.05, 1,097.10 and 548.93 is: 823.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.05 : 1,097.10 = 548.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.05/1,097.10 = 548.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.05x = 1,097.10 × 548.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.05x = 602,233.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,233.85/731.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.80

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