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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.42, 929.85 and 549.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.42, 929.85 and 549.95 is: 758.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.42 : 929.85 = 549.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.42/929.85 = 549.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.42x = 929.85 × 549.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.42x = 511,371.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,371.01/674.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.24

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