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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.02, 1,128.68 and 548.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.02, 1,128.68 and 548.54 is: 821.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.02 : 1,128.68 = 548.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.02/1,128.68 = 548.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.02x = 1,128.68 × 548.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.02x = 619,126.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,126.13/754.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.10

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