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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.22, 1,120.01 and 549.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.22, 1,120.01 and 549.78 is: 758.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.22 : 1,120.01 = 549.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.22/1,120.01 = 549.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.22x = 1,120.01 × 549.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.22x = 615,759.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,759.10/812.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.12

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