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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.84, 1,309.26 and 548.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.84, 1,309.26 and 548.44 is: 822.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.84 : 1,309.26 = 548.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.84/1,309.26 = 548.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.84x = 1,309.26 × 548.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.84x = 718,044.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,044.01/872.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.65

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