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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.58, 1,117.71 and 548.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.58, 1,117.71 and 548.14 is: 755.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.58 : 1,117.71 = 548.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.58/1,117.71 = 548.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.58x = 1,117.71 × 548.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.58x = 612,661.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,661.56/810.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.83

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