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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.19, 827.70 and 546.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.19, 827.70 and 546.93 is: 821.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.19 : 827.70 = 546.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.19/827.70 = 546.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.19x = 827.70 × 546.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.19x = 452,693.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,693.96/551.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.30

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