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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.81, 1,399.91 and 548.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.81, 1,399.91 and 548.25 is: 821.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.81 : 1,399.91 = 548.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.81/1,399.91 = 548.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.81x = 1,399.91 × 548.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.81x = 767,497.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,497.92/933.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.90

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