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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.84, 1,133.78 and 549.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.84, 1,133.78 and 549.06 is: 757.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.84 : 1,133.78 = 549.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.84/1,133.78 = 549.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.84x = 1,133.78 × 549.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.84x = 622,513.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,513.25/821.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.46

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