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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.45, 1,123.33 and 548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.45, 1,123.33 and 548.80 is: 756.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.45 : 1,123.33 = 548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.45/1,123.33 = 548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.45x = 1,123.33 × 548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.45x = 616,483.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,483.50/814.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.93

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