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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.30, 1,145.55 and 549.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.30, 1,145.55 and 549.30 is: 822.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.30 : 1,145.55 = 549.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.30/1,145.55 = 549.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.30x = 1,145.55 × 549.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.30x = 629,250.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,250.62/765.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.23

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