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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.86, 925.45 and 548.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.86, 925.45 and 548.91 is: 823.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.86 : 925.45 = 548.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.86/925.45 = 548.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.86x = 925.45 × 548.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.86x = 507,987.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,987.39/616.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.51

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