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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.80, 826.28 and 535.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.80, 826.28 and 535.76 is: 803.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.80 : 826.28 = 535.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.80/826.28 = 535.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.80x = 826.28 × 535.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.80x = 442,687.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,687.77/550.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.72

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