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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.68, 1,369.44 and 548.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.68, 1,369.44 and 548.24 is: 821.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.68 : 1,369.44 = 548.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.68/1,369.44 = 548.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.68x = 1,369.44 × 548.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.68x = 750,774.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,774.94/913.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.70

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