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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.71, 1,117.89 and 548.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.71, 1,117.89 and 548.27 is: 756.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.71 : 1,117.89 = 548.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.71/1,117.89 = 548.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.71x = 1,117.89 × 548.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.71x = 612,905.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,905.55/810.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.01

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