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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.28, 1,148.64 and 549.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.28, 1,148.64 and 549.28 is: 824.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.28 : 1,148.64 = 549.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.28/1,148.64 = 549.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.28x = 1,148.64 × 549.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.28x = 630,924.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,924.98/765.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.44

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