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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.41, 1,369.40 and 548.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.41, 1,369.40 and 548.43 is: 822.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.41 : 1,369.40 = 548.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.41/1,369.40 = 548.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.41x = 1,369.40 × 548.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.41x = 751,017.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,017.30/913.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.21

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