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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.58, 1,260.93 and 548.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.58, 1,260.93 and 548.64 is: 822.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.58 : 1,260.93 = 548.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.58/1,260.93 = 548.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.58x = 1,260.93 × 548.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.58x = 691,796.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,796.64/841.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.02

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