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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.30, 843.84 and 549.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.30, 843.84 and 549.02 is: 757.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.30 : 843.84 = 549.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.30/843.84 = 549.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.30x = 843.84 × 549.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.30x = 463,285.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,285.04/611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.87

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