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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.45, 826.82 and 532.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.45, 826.82 and 532.00 is: 799.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.45 : 826.82 = 532.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.45/826.82 = 532.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.45x = 826.82 × 532.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.45x = 439,863.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,863.51/550.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.10

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