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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.44, 826.20 and 514

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.44, 826.20 and 514 is: 770.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.44 : 826.20 = 514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.44/826.20 = 514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.44x = 826.20 × 514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.44x = 424,666.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,666.80/551.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.11

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