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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.88, 824.40 and 533.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.88, 824.40 and 533.12 is: 797.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.88 : 824.40 = 533.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.88/824.40 = 533.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.88x = 824.40 × 533.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.88x = 439,504.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,504.13/550.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.82

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