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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.70, 1,165.34 and 549.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.70, 1,165.34 and 549.86 is: 758.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.70 : 1,165.34 = 549.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.70/1,165.34 = 549.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.70x = 1,165.34 × 549.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.70x = 640,769.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,769.40/844.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.58

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