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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.45, 827.85 and 547.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.45, 827.85 and 547.40 is: 821.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.45 : 827.85 = 547.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.45/827.85 = 547.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.45x = 827.85 × 547.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.45x = 453,165.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,165.09/551.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.77

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