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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.92, 872.40 and 549.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.92, 872.40 and 549.91 is: 759.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.92 : 872.40 = 549.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.92/872.40 = 549.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.92x = 872.40 × 549.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.92x = 479,741.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,741.48/631.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.18

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