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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.82, 1,254.99 and 549.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.82, 1,254.99 and 549.78 is: 824.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.82 : 1,254.99 = 549.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.82/1,254.99 = 549.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.82x = 1,254.99 × 549.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.82x = 689,968.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,968.40/836.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.51

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