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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.08, 826.97 and 506.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.08, 826.97 and 506.88 is: 762.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.08 : 826.97 = 506.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.08/826.97 = 506.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.08x = 826.97 × 506.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.08x = 419,172.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,172.02/550.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.02

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