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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.08, 843.97 and 550.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.08, 843.97 and 550.89 is: 758.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.08 : 843.97 = 550.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.08/843.97 = 550.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.08x = 843.97 × 550.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.08x = 464,933.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,933.10/613.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.35

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