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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.27, 757.77 and 546.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.27, 757.77 and 546.84 is: 754.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.27 : 757.77 = 546.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.27/757.77 = 546.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.27x = 757.77 × 546.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.27x = 414,378.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,378.95/549.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.42

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