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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.26, 1,119.96 and 549.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.26, 1,119.96 and 549.63 is: 758.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.26 : 1,119.96 = 549.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.26/1,119.96 = 549.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.26x = 1,119.96 × 549.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.26x = 615,563.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,563.61/811.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.77

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