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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.60, 1,369.16 and 548.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.60, 1,369.16 and 548.28 is: 820.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.60 : 1,369.16 = 548.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.60/1,369.16 = 548.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.60x = 1,369.16 × 548.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.60x = 750,683.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,683.04/914.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.78

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