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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.05, 1,164.98 and 548.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.05, 1,164.98 and 548.81 is: 757.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.05 : 1,164.98 = 548.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.05/1,164.98 = 548.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.05x = 1,164.98 × 548.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.05x = 639,352.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,352.59/844.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.48

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