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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.36, 1,129.40 and 548.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.36, 1,129.40 and 548.56 is: 822.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.36 : 1,129.40 = 548.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.36/1,129.40 = 548.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.36x = 1,129.40 × 548.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.36x = 619,543.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,543.66/753.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.37

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