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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.46, 1,117.54 and 548.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.46, 1,117.54 and 548.02 is: 755.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.46 : 1,117.54 = 548.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.46/1,117.54 = 548.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.46x = 1,117.54 × 548.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.46x = 612,434.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,434.27/810.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.66

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