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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.02, 1,120.29 and 549.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.02, 1,120.29 and 549.62 is: 758.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.02 : 1,120.29 = 549.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.02/1,120.29 = 549.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.02x = 1,120.29 × 549.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.02x = 615,733.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,733.79/812.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.27

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