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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.14, 1,164.33 and 549.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.14, 1,164.33 and 549.30 is: 757.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.14 : 1,164.33 = 549.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.14/1,164.33 = 549.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.14x = 1,164.33 × 549.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.14x = 639,566.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,566.47/844.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.65

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