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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.70, 1,191.38 and 548.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.70, 1,191.38 and 548.56 is: 757.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.70 : 1,191.38 = 548.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.70/1,191.38 = 548.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.70x = 1,191.38 × 548.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.70x = 653,534.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,534.71/862.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.55

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