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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.83, 825.44 and 534.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.83, 825.44 and 534.19 is: 800.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.83 : 825.44 = 534.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.83/825.44 = 534.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.83x = 825.44 × 534.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.83x = 440,935.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,935.00/550.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.50

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