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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.96, 1,133.76 and 548.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.96, 1,133.76 and 548.94 is: 826.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.96 : 1,133.76 = 548.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.96/1,133.76 = 548.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.96x = 1,133.76 × 548.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.96x = 622,366.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,366.21/752.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.56

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