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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.64, 821.02 and 503.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.64, 821.02 and 503.99 is: 751.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.64 : 821.02 = 503.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.64/821.02 = 503.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.64x = 821.02 × 503.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.64x = 413,788.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,788.89/550.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.47

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