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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.77, 927.51 and 549.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.77, 927.51 and 549.73 is: 825.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.77 : 927.51 = 549.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.77/927.51 = 549.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.77x = 927.51 × 549.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.77x = 509,880.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,880.07/617.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.36

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