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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.38, 822.92 and 530.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.38, 822.92 and 530.44 is: 794.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.38 : 822.92 = 530.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.38/822.92 = 530.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.38x = 822.92 × 530.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.38x = 436,509.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,509.68/549.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.55

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