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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.08, 1,260.18 and 548.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.08, 1,260.18 and 548.14 is: 821.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.08 : 1,260.18 = 548.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.08/1,260.18 = 548.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.08x = 1,260.18 × 548.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.08x = 690,748.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,748.76/841.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.27

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