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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.82, 825.67 and 545.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.82, 825.67 and 545.57 is: 819.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.82 : 825.67 = 545.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.82/825.67 = 545.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.82x = 825.67 × 545.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.82x = 450,456.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,456.65/549.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.29

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