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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.72, 826.90 and 527.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.72, 826.90 and 527.68 is: 792.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.72 : 826.90 = 527.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.72/826.90 = 527.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.72x = 826.90 × 527.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.72x = 436,338.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,338.59/550.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.31

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