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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.35, 1,370.37 and 548.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.35, 1,370.37 and 548.40 is: 822.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.35 : 1,370.37 = 548.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.35/1,370.37 = 548.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.35x = 1,370.37 × 548.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.35x = 751,518.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,518.10/913.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.81

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