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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.13, 1,164.50 and 549.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.13, 1,164.50 and 549.29 is: 757.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.13 : 1,164.50 = 549.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.13/1,164.50 = 549.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.13x = 1,164.50 × 549.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.13x = 639,648.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,648.21/844.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.76

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