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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.38, 1,130.40 and 548.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.38, 1,130.40 and 548.37 is: 821.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.38 : 1,130.40 = 548.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.38/1,130.40 = 548.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.38x = 1,130.40 × 548.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.38x = 619,877.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,877.45/754.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.70

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