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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.92, 826.38 and 544.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.92, 826.38 and 544.09 is: 816.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.92 : 826.38 = 544.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.92/826.38 = 544.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.92x = 826.38 × 544.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.92x = 449,625.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,625.07/550.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.13

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