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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.38, 1,164.24 and 549.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.38, 1,164.24 and 549.54 is: 757.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.38 : 1,164.24 = 549.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.38/1,164.24 = 549.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.38x = 1,164.24 × 549.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.38x = 639,796.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,796.45/844.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.71

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