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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.49, 1,095.67 and 548.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.49, 1,095.67 and 548.61 is: 821.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.49 : 1,095.67 = 548.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.49/1,095.67 = 548.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.49x = 1,095.67 × 548.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.49x = 601,095.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,095.52/731.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.74

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