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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.85, 1,119.89 and 549.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.85, 1,119.89 and 549.41 is: 757.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.85 : 1,119.89 = 549.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.85/1,119.89 = 549.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.85x = 1,119.89 × 549.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.85x = 615,274.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,274.54/811.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.87

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