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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.80, 1,310.40 and 548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.80, 1,310.40 and 548.80 is: 823.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.80 : 1,310.40 = 548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.80/1,310.40 = 548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.80x = 1,310.40 × 548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.80x = 719,147.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,147.52/872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.95

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