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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.61, 1,097.94 and 549.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.61, 1,097.94 and 549.50 is: 824.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.61 : 1,097.94 = 549.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.61/1,097.94 = 549.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.61x = 1,097.94 × 549.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.61x = 603,312.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,312.54/731.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.64

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