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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.64, 829.32 and 521.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.64, 829.32 and 521.88 is: 784.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.64 : 829.32 = 521.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.64/829.32 = 521.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.64x = 829.32 × 521.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.64x = 432,805.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,805.52/551.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.58

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