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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.42, 821.77 and 534.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.42, 821.77 and 534.75 is: 796.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.42 : 821.77 = 534.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.42/821.77 = 534.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.42x = 821.77 × 534.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.42x = 439,443.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,443.22/551.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.93

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