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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.27, 822.69 and 531.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.27, 822.69 and 531.09 is: 795.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.27 : 822.69 = 531.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.27/822.69 = 531.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.27x = 822.69 × 531.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.27x = 436,922.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,922.43/549.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.46

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