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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.35, 827.03 and 515.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.35, 827.03 and 515.35 is: 773.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.35 : 827.03 = 515.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.35/827.03 = 515.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.35x = 827.03 × 515.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.35x = 426,207.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,207.33/551.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.03

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