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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.33, 826.19 and 534.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.33, 826.19 and 534.69 is: 801.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.33 : 826.19 = 534.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.33/826.19 = 534.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.33x = 826.19 × 534.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.33x = 441,748.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,748.73/551.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.25

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