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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.21, 1,097.37 and 548.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.21, 1,097.37 and 548.16 is: 821.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.21 : 1,097.37 = 548.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.21/1,097.37 = 548.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.21x = 1,097.37 × 548.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.21x = 601,534.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,534.34/732.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.53

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