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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.52, 820.93 and 545.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.52, 820.93 and 545.59 is: 813.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.52 : 820.93 = 545.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.52/820.93 = 545.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.52x = 820.93 × 545.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.52x = 447,889.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,889.83/550.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.57

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