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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.52, 1,164.66 and 549.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.52, 1,164.66 and 549.68 is: 758.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.52 : 1,164.66 = 549.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.52/1,164.66 = 549.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.52x = 1,164.66 × 549.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.52x = 640,190.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,190.31/844.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.05

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