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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.55, 927.96 and 549.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.55, 927.96 and 549.94 is: 756.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.55 : 927.96 = 549.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.55/927.96 = 549.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.55x = 927.96 × 549.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.55x = 510,319.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,319.68/674.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.53

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