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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.50, 1,371.06 and 548.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.50, 1,371.06 and 548.46 is: 823.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.50 : 1,371.06 = 548.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.50/1,371.06 = 548.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.50x = 1,371.06 × 548.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.50x = 751,971.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,971.57/913.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.18

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