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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.82, 823.94 and 533.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.82, 823.94 and 533.18 is: 799.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.82 : 823.94 = 533.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.82/823.94 = 533.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.82x = 823.94 × 533.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.82x = 439,309.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,309.72/549.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.00

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