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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.11, 925.82 and 549.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.11, 925.82 and 549.15 is: 823.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.11 : 925.82 = 549.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.11/925.82 = 549.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.11x = 925.82 × 549.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.11x = 508,414.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,414.05/617.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.86

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