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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.98, 1,120.14 and 549.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.98, 1,120.14 and 549.54 is: 758.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.98 : 1,120.14 = 549.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.98/1,120.14 = 549.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.98x = 1,120.14 × 549.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.98x = 615,561.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,561.74/811.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.10

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