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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.54, 821.64 and 533.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.54, 821.64 and 533.24 is: 798.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.54 : 821.64 = 533.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.54/821.64 = 533.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.54x = 821.64 × 533.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.54x = 438,131.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,131.31/548.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.72

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