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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.52, 1,129.44 and 549.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.52, 1,129.44 and 549.01 is: 822.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.52 : 1,129.44 = 549.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.52/1,129.44 = 549.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.52x = 1,129.44 × 549.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.52x = 620,073.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,073.85/753.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.90

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