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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.08, 1,164.12 and 549.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.08, 1,164.12 and 549.12 is: 757.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.08 : 1,164.12 = 549.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.08/1,164.12 = 549.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.08x = 1,164.12 × 549.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.08x = 639,241.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,241.57/844.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.32

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