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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.16, 1,369.68 and 548.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.16, 1,369.68 and 548.88 is: 822.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.16 : 1,369.68 = 548.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.16/1,369.68 = 548.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.16x = 1,369.68 × 548.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.16x = 751,789.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,789.96/914.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.38

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