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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.60, 1,131.12 and 549.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.60, 1,131.12 and 549.39 is: 824.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.60 : 1,131.12 = 549.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.60/1,131.12 = 549.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.60x = 1,131.12 × 549.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.60x = 621,426.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,426.02/753.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.61

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