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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.64, 1,263.88 and 549.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.64, 1,263.88 and 549.64 is: 825.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.64 : 1,263.88 = 549.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.64/1,263.88 = 549.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.64x = 1,263.88 × 549.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.64x = 694,679.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,679.00/841.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.39

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