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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.02, 826.80 and 533.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.02, 826.80 and 533.20 is: 800.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.02 : 826.80 = 533.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.02/826.80 = 533.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.02x = 826.80 × 533.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.02x = 440,849.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,849.76/551.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.06

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