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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.08, 1,027.26 and 548.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.08, 1,027.26 and 548.25 is: 755.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.08 : 1,027.26 = 548.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.08/1,027.26 = 548.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.08x = 1,027.26 × 548.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.08x = 563,195.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,195.30/745.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.89

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