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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.96, 1,118.24 and 548.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.96, 1,118.24 and 548.52 is: 756.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.96 : 1,118.24 = 548.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.96/1,118.24 = 548.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.96x = 1,118.24 × 548.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.96x = 613,374.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,374.26/810.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.36

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