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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.43, 1,369.20 and 548.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.43, 1,369.20 and 548.71 is: 821.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.43 : 1,369.20 = 548.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.43/1,369.20 = 548.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.43x = 1,369.20 × 548.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.43x = 751,293.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,293.73/914.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.60

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