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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.76, 1,119.76 and 549.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.76, 1,119.76 and 549.84 is: 758.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.76 : 1,119.76 = 549.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.76/1,119.76 = 549.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.76x = 1,119.76 × 549.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.76x = 615,688.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,688.84/811.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.46

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