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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.03, 1,118.24 and 549.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.03, 1,118.24 and 549.41 is: 758.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.03 : 1,118.24 = 549.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.03/1,118.24 = 549.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.03x = 1,118.24 × 549.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.03x = 614,372.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,372.24/810.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.46

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