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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.04, 826.70 and 536.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.04, 826.70 and 536.09 is: 805.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.04 : 826.70 = 536.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.04/826.70 = 536.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.04x = 826.70 × 536.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.04x = 443,178.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,178.79/550.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.73

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