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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.90, 1,133.70 and 549.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.90, 1,133.70 and 549.70 is: 825.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.90 : 1,133.70 = 549.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.90/1,133.70 = 549.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.90x = 1,133.70 × 549.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.90x = 623,194.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,194.89/754.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.53

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