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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.07, 831.53 and 528.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.07, 831.53 and 528.59 is: 797.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.07 : 831.53 = 528.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.07/831.53 = 528.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.07x = 831.53 × 528.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.07x = 439,541.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,541.84/551.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.62

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