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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.80, 1,260.45 and 548.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.80, 1,260.45 and 548.43 is: 821.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.80 : 1,260.45 = 548.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.80/1,260.45 = 548.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.80x = 1,260.45 × 548.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.80x = 691,268.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,268.59/841.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.18

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