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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.54, 937.43 and 549.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.54, 937.43 and 549.18 is: 756.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.54 : 937.43 = 549.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.54/937.43 = 549.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.54x = 937.43 × 549.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.54x = 514,817.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,817.81/680.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.48

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