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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.33, 1,144.53 and 549.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.33, 1,144.53 and 549.08 is: 757.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.33 : 1,144.53 = 549.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.33/1,144.53 = 549.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.33x = 1,144.53 × 549.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.33x = 628,438.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,438.53/829.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.77

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