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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.46, 826.31 and 539.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.46, 826.31 and 539.96 is: 810.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.46 : 826.31 = 539.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.46/826.31 = 539.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.46x = 826.31 × 539.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.46x = 446,171.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,171.57/550.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.54

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