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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.58, 1,027.95 and 548.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.58, 1,027.95 and 548.75 is: 756.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.58 : 1,027.95 = 548.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.58/1,027.95 = 548.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.58x = 1,027.95 × 548.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.58x = 564,087.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,087.56/745.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.58

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