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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.64, 817.97 and 531.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.64, 817.97 and 531.64 is: 791.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.64 : 817.97 = 531.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.64/817.97 = 531.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.64x = 817.97 × 531.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.64x = 434,865.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,865.57/549.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.18

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