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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.02, 1,147.98 and 549.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.02, 1,147.98 and 549.12 is: 822.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.02 : 1,147.98 = 549.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.02/1,147.98 = 549.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.02x = 1,147.98 × 549.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.02x = 630,378.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,378.78/766.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.93

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