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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.44, 1,117.98 and 548.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.44, 1,117.98 and 548.60 is: 756.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.44 : 1,117.98 = 548.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.44/1,117.98 = 548.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.44x = 1,117.98 × 548.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.44x = 613,323.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,323.83/810.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.78

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