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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.55, 1,142.24 and 548.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.55, 1,142.24 and 548.10 is: 756.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.55 : 1,142.24 = 548.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.55/1,142.24 = 548.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.55x = 1,142.24 × 548.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.55x = 626,059.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,059.00/827.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.52

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