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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.05, 822.49 and 504.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.05, 822.49 and 504.77 is: 756.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.05 : 822.49 = 504.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.05/822.49 = 504.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.05x = 822.49 × 504.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.05x = 415,162.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,162.90/549.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.15

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