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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.23, 845.01 and 549.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.23, 845.01 and 549.95 is: 759.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.23 : 845.01 = 549.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.23/845.01 = 549.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.23x = 845.01 × 549.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.23x = 464,709.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,709.02/612.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.05

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