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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.10, 826.65 and 525.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.10, 826.65 and 525.18 is: 787.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.10 : 826.65 = 525.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.10/826.65 = 525.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.10x = 826.65 × 525.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.10x = 434,140.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,140.05/551.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.77

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