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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.46, 1,368.75 and 548.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.46, 1,368.75 and 548.42 is: 821.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.46 : 1,368.75 = 548.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.46/1,368.75 = 548.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.46x = 1,368.75 × 548.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.46x = 750,649.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,649.88/913.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.77

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