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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.30, 1,130.54 and 548.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.30, 1,130.54 and 548.36 is: 821.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.30 : 1,130.54 = 548.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.30/1,130.54 = 548.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.30x = 1,130.54 × 548.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.30x = 619,942.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,942.91/754.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.88

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