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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.46, 1,309.78 and 548.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.46, 1,309.78 and 548.23 is: 821.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.46 : 1,309.78 = 548.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.46/1,309.78 = 548.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.46x = 1,309.78 × 548.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.46x = 718,058.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,058.10/874.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.15

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