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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.62, 827.43 and 539.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.62, 827.43 and 539.47 is: 809.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.62 : 827.43 = 539.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.62/827.43 = 539.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.62x = 827.43 × 539.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.62x = 446,373.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,373.66/551.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.21

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