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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.24, 839.81 and 549.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.24, 839.81 and 549.11 is: 758.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.24 : 839.81 = 549.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.24/839.81 = 549.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.24x = 839.81 × 549.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.24x = 461,148.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,148.07/608.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.17

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