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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.14, 871.93 and 549.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.14, 871.93 and 549.10 is: 757.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.14 : 871.93 = 549.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.14/871.93 = 549.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.14x = 871.93 × 549.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.14x = 478,775.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,775.45/632.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.39

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