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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.01, 1,114.87 and 549.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.01, 1,114.87 and 549.55 is: 822.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.01 : 1,114.87 = 549.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.01/1,114.87 = 549.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.01x = 1,114.87 × 549.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.01x = 612,676.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,676.81/745.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.37

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