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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.09, 824.24 and 547.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.09, 824.24 and 547.06 is: 821.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.09 : 824.24 = 547.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.09/824.24 = 547.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.09x = 824.24 × 547.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.09x = 450,908.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,908.73/549.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.19

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