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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.06, 1,122.78 and 548.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.06, 1,122.78 and 548.78 is: 756.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.06 : 1,122.78 = 548.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.06/1,122.78 = 548.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.06x = 1,122.78 × 548.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.06x = 616,159.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,159.21/814.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.90

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