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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549, 821.60 and 517.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549, 821.60 and 517.40 is: 774.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549 : 821.60 = 517.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549/821.60 = 517.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549x = 821.60 × 517.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549x = 425,095.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,095.84/549
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.31

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