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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.11, 1,369.91 and 548.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.11, 1,369.91 and 548.78 is: 821.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.11 : 1,369.91 = 548.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.11/1,369.91 = 548.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.11x = 1,369.91 × 548.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.11x = 751,769.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,769.62/915.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.51

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