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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.98, 836.40 and 549.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.98, 836.40 and 549.12 is: 755.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.98 : 836.40 = 549.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.98/836.40 = 549.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.98x = 836.40 × 549.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.98x = 459,283.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,283.97/607.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.43

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