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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.16, 1,014.58 and 548.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.16, 1,014.58 and 548.26 is: 757.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.16 : 1,014.58 = 548.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.16/1,014.58 = 548.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.16x = 1,014.58 × 548.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.16x = 556,253.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,253.63/734.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.67

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