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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.32, 1,370.25 and 548.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.32, 1,370.25 and 548.55 is: 822.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.32 : 1,370.25 = 548.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.32/1,370.25 = 548.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.32x = 1,370.25 × 548.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.32x = 751,650.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,650.64/913.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.99

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