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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.76, 824.62 and 535.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.76, 824.62 and 535.98 is: 803.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.76 : 824.62 = 535.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.76/824.62 = 535.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.76x = 824.62 × 535.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.76x = 441,979.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,979.83/549.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.95

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