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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.64, 823.80 and 495.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.64, 823.80 and 495.92 is: 741.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.64 : 823.80 = 495.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.64/823.80 = 495.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.64x = 823.80 × 495.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.64x = 408,538.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,538.90/550.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.93

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