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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.93, 838.72 and 549

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.93, 838.72 and 549 is: 757.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.93 : 838.72 = 549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.93/838.72 = 549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.93x = 838.72 × 549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.93x = 460,457.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,457.97/607.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.42

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