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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.20, 1,120.62 and 549.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.20, 1,120.62 and 549.76 is: 758.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.20 : 1,120.62 = 549.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.20/1,120.62 = 549.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.20x = 1,120.62 × 549.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.20x = 616,072.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,072.05/812.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.52

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