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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.07, 1,144.59 and 549.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.07, 1,144.59 and 549.68 is: 758.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.07 : 1,144.59 = 549.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.07/1,144.59 = 549.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.07x = 1,144.59 × 549.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.07x = 629,158.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,158.23/829.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.87

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