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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.87, 758.61 and 425.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.87, 758.61 and 425.94 is: 587.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.87 : 758.61 = 425.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.87/758.61 = 425.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.87x = 758.61 × 425.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.87x = 323,122.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,122.34/549.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.63

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