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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.55, 823.41 and 526.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.55, 823.41 and 526.68 is: 790.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.55 : 823.41 = 526.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.55/823.41 = 526.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.55x = 823.41 × 526.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.55x = 433,673.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,673.58/548.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.58

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