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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.48, 1,117.44 and 548.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.48, 1,117.44 and 548.16 is: 755.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.48 : 1,117.44 = 548.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.48/1,117.44 = 548.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.48x = 1,117.44 × 548.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.48x = 612,535.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,535.91/810.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.77

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