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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.66, 1,308.99 and 548.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.66, 1,308.99 and 548.25 is: 822.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.66 : 1,308.99 = 548.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.66/1,308.99 = 548.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.66x = 1,308.99 × 548.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.66x = 717,653.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,653.77/872.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.38

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