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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.70, 1,133.56 and 549.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.70, 1,133.56 and 549.28 is: 823.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.70 : 1,133.56 = 549.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.70/1,133.56 = 549.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.70x = 1,133.56 × 549.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.70x = 622,641.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,641.84/755.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.93

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