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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.17, 838.58 and 549.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.17, 838.58 and 549.14 is: 757.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.17 : 838.58 = 549.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.17/838.58 = 549.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.17x = 838.58 × 549.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.17x = 460,498.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,498.32/608.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.18

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