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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.84, 1,142.08 and 548.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.84, 1,142.08 and 548.22 is: 756.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.84 : 1,142.08 = 548.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.84/1,142.08 = 548.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.84x = 1,142.08 × 548.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.84x = 626,111.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,111.10/827.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.32

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