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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.16, 822.92 and 508.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.16, 822.92 and 508.66 is: 762.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.16 : 822.92 = 508.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.16/822.92 = 508.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.16x = 822.92 × 508.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.16x = 418,586.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,586.49/549.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.23

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