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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.72, 1,309.14 and 548.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.72, 1,309.14 and 548.10 is: 821.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.72 : 1,309.14 = 548.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.72/1,309.14 = 548.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.72x = 1,309.14 × 548.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.72x = 717,539.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,539.63/873.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.25

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