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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.04, 1,130.25 and 548.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.04, 1,130.25 and 548.30 is: 821.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.04 : 1,130.25 = 548.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.04/1,130.25 = 548.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.04x = 1,130.25 × 548.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.04x = 619,716.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,716.08/754.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.86

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