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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.16, 1,109.76 and 548.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.16, 1,109.76 and 548.16 is: 821.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.16 : 1,109.76 = 548.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.16/1,109.76 = 548.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.16x = 1,109.76 × 548.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.16x = 608,326.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,326.04/740.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.88

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