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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.54, 849.66 and 549.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.54, 849.66 and 549.93 is: 759.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.54 : 849.66 = 549.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.54/849.66 = 549.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.54x = 849.66 × 549.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.54x = 467,253.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,253.52/615.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.10

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