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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.91, 1,148.18 and 549.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.91, 1,148.18 and 549.45 is: 824.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.91 : 1,148.18 = 549.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.91/1,148.18 = 549.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.91x = 1,148.18 × 549.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.91x = 630,864.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,864.75/764.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.76

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