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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.52, 859.95 and 549.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.52, 859.95 and 549.90 is: 758.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.52 : 859.95 = 549.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.52/859.95 = 549.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.52x = 859.95 × 549.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.52x = 472,886.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,886.51/623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.41

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