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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.57, 1,114.22 and 549.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.57, 1,114.22 and 549.11 is: 821.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.57 : 1,114.22 = 549.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.57/1,114.22 = 549.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.57x = 1,114.22 × 549.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.57x = 611,829.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,829.34/744.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.72

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