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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.63, 1,100.50 and 549.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.63, 1,100.50 and 549.77 is: 823.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.63 : 1,100.50 = 549.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.63/1,100.50 = 549.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.63x = 1,100.50 × 549.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.63x = 605,013.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,013.63/734.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.56

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