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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.27, 897.81 and 545.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.27, 897.81 and 545.61 is: 754.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.27 : 897.81 = 545.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.27/897.81 = 545.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.27x = 897.81 × 545.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.27x = 489,854.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,854.44/649.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.47

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