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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.48, 821.79 and 531.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.48, 821.79 and 531.26 is: 793.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.48 : 821.79 = 531.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.48/821.79 = 531.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.48x = 821.79 × 531.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.48x = 436,580.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,580.05/550.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.09

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