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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.82, 1,143.33 and 549.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.82, 1,143.33 and 549.56 is: 757.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.82 : 1,143.33 = 549.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.82/1,143.33 = 549.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.82x = 1,143.33 × 549.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.82x = 628,328.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,328.43/829.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.19

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