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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.80, 1,122.72 and 548.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.80, 1,122.72 and 548.66 is: 756.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.80 : 1,122.72 = 548.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.80/1,122.72 = 548.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.80x = 1,122.72 × 548.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.80x = 615,991.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,991.56/813.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.93

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