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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.19, 1,029.70 and 548.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.19, 1,029.70 and 548.08 is: 755.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.19 : 1,029.70 = 548.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.19/1,029.70 = 548.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.19x = 1,029.70 × 548.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.19x = 564,356.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,356.09/747.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.30

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