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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.16, 971.64 and 549.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.16, 971.64 and 549.56 is: 822.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.16 : 971.64 = 549.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.16/971.64 = 549.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.16x = 971.64 × 549.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.16x = 533,974.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,974.48/649.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.56

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