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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.43, 1,151.14 and 549.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.43, 1,151.14 and 549.51 is: 827.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.43 : 1,151.14 = 549.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.43/1,151.14 = 549.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.43x = 1,151.14 × 549.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.43x = 632,561.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,561.57/764.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.49

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