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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.20, 823.80 and 498.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.20, 823.80 and 498.80 is: 748.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.20 : 823.80 = 498.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.20/823.80 = 498.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.20x = 823.80 × 498.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.20x = 410,911.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,911.44/549.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.20

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