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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.34, 1,148.78 and 548.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.34, 1,148.78 and 548.78 is: 757.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.34 : 1,148.78 = 548.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.34/1,148.78 = 548.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.34x = 1,148.78 × 548.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.34x = 630,423.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,423.12/832.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.41

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