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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.80, 1,130.40 and 548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.80, 1,130.40 and 548.80 is: 824.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.80 : 1,130.40 = 548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.80/1,130.40 = 548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.80x = 1,130.40 × 548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.80x = 620,363.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,363.52/752.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.07

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