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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.61, 929.36 and 549.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.61, 929.36 and 549.05 is: 757.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.61 : 929.36 = 549.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.61/929.36 = 549.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.61x = 929.36 × 549.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.61x = 510,264.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,264.69/673.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.51

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