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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.34, 1,310.01 and 548.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.34, 1,310.01 and 548.94 is: 823.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.34 : 1,310.01 = 548.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.34/1,310.01 = 548.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.34x = 1,310.01 × 548.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.34x = 719,116.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,116.89/873.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.41

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