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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.94, 916.93 and 549.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.94, 916.93 and 549.78 is: 823.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.94 : 916.93 = 549.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.94/916.93 = 549.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.94x = 916.93 × 549.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.94x = 504,109.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,109.78/611.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.79

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