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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.24, 1,164.68 and 549.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.24, 1,164.68 and 549.53 is: 758.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.24 : 1,164.68 = 549.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.24/1,164.68 = 549.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.24x = 1,164.68 × 549.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.24x = 640,026.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,026.60/844.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.11

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