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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.81, 929.27 and 549.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.81, 929.27 and 549.55 is: 825.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.81 : 929.27 = 549.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.81/929.27 = 549.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.81x = 929.27 × 549.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.81x = 510,682.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,682.86/618.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.27

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