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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.17, 757.04 and 534.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.17, 757.04 and 534.59 is: 736.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.17 : 757.04 = 534.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.17/757.04 = 534.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.17x = 757.04 × 534.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.17x = 404,699.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,699.56/549.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.94

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