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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.54, 827.51 and 500.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.54, 827.51 and 500.51 is: 750.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.54 : 827.51 = 500.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.54/827.51 = 500.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.54x = 827.51 × 500.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.54x = 414,170.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,170.39/551.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.94

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