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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.40, 925.23 and 549.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.40, 925.23 and 549.13 is: 821.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.40 : 925.23 = 549.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.40/925.23 = 549.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.40x = 925.23 × 549.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.40x = 508,071.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,071.55/618.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.59

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