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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.49, 1,009.67 and 549.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.49, 1,009.67 and 549.99 is: 826.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.49 : 1,009.67 = 549.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.49/1,009.67 = 549.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.49x = 1,009.67 × 549.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.49x = 555,305.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,305.65/671.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.98

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