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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.72, 1,370.52 and 548.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.72, 1,370.52 and 548.24 is: 822.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.72 : 1,370.52 = 548.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.72/1,370.52 = 548.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.72x = 1,370.52 × 548.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.72x = 751,373.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,373.88/913.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.32

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