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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.50, 824.68 and 534.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.50, 824.68 and 534.09 is: 800.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.50 : 824.68 = 534.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.50/824.68 = 534.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.50x = 824.68 × 534.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.50x = 440,457.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,457.10/550.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.11

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