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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.50, 826.18 and 535.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.50, 826.18 and 535.09 is: 801.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.50 : 826.18 = 535.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.50/826.18 = 535.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.50x = 826.18 × 535.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.50x = 442,080.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,080.66/551.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.60

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