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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.67, 826.20 and 547.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.67, 826.20 and 547.43 is: 821.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.67 : 826.20 = 547.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.67/826.20 = 547.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.67x = 826.20 × 547.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.67x = 452,282.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,282.54/550.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.34

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