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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.87, 1,150.97 and 549.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.87, 1,150.97 and 549.77 is: 822.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.87 : 1,150.97 = 549.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.87/1,150.97 = 549.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.87x = 1,150.97 × 549.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.87x = 632,760.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,760.27/768.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.97

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