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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.94, 1,309.82 and 548.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.94, 1,309.82 and 548.54 is: 823.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.94 : 1,309.82 = 548.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.94/1,309.82 = 548.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.94x = 1,309.82 × 548.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.94x = 718,488.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,488.66/872.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.07

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