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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.21, 826.94 and 547.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.21, 826.94 and 547.34 is: 821.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.21 : 826.94 = 547.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.21/826.94 = 547.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.21x = 826.94 × 547.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.21x = 452,610.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,610.47/551.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.13

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