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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.70, 1,014.50 and 548.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.70, 1,014.50 and 548.89 is: 756.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.70 : 1,014.50 = 548.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.70/1,014.50 = 548.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.70x = 1,014.50 × 548.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.70x = 556,851.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,851.90/735.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.90

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