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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.12, 1,370.22 and 548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.12, 1,370.22 and 548.80 is: 823.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.12 : 1,370.22 = 548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.12/1,370.22 = 548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.12x = 1,370.22 × 548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.12x = 751,976.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,976.74/913.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.52

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