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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.28, 826.82 and 518.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.28, 826.82 and 518.78 is: 779.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.28 : 826.82 = 518.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.28/826.82 = 518.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.28x = 826.82 × 518.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.28x = 428,930.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,930.95/550.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.48

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