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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.88, 1,118.00 and 548.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.88, 1,118.00 and 548.44 is: 756.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.88 : 1,118.00 = 548.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.88/1,118.00 = 548.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.88x = 1,118.00 × 548.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.88x = 613,154.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,154.50/810.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.16

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