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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.86, 826.86 and 549.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.86, 826.86 and 549.78 is: 825.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.86 : 826.86 = 549.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.86/826.86 = 549.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.86x = 826.86 × 549.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.86x = 454,591.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,591.09/550.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.24

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