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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.52, 826.08 and 516.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.52, 826.08 and 516.96 is: 774.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.52 : 826.08 = 516.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.52/826.08 = 516.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.52x = 826.08 × 516.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.52x = 427,050.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,050.32/551.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.32

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