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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674, 929.31 and 549.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674, 929.31 and 549.40 is: 757.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674 : 929.31 = 549.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674/929.31 = 549.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674x = 929.31 × 549.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674x = 510,562.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,562.91/674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.51

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