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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.80, 1,351.20 and 548.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.80, 1,351.20 and 548.45 is: 822.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.80 : 1,351.20 = 548.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.80/1,351.20 = 548.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.80x = 1,351.20 × 548.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.80x = 741,065.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,065.64/900.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.68

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