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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.15, 824.31 and 527.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.15, 824.31 and 527.10 is: 791.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.15 : 824.31 = 527.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.15/824.31 = 527.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.15x = 824.31 × 527.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.15x = 434,493.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,493.80/549.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.21

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