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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.63, 1,118.61 and 549

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.63, 1,118.61 and 549 is: 757.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.63 : 1,118.61 = 549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.63/1,118.61 = 549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.63x = 1,118.61 × 549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.63x = 614,116.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,116.89/810.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.58

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