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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.26, 1,148.14 and 548.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.26, 1,148.14 and 548.60 is: 756.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.26 : 1,148.14 = 548.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.26/1,148.14 = 548.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.26x = 1,148.14 × 548.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.26x = 629,869.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,869.60/832.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.82

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