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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.70, 826.93 and 486.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.70, 826.93 and 486.76 is: 729.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.70 : 826.93 = 486.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.70/826.93 = 486.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.70x = 826.93 × 486.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.70x = 402,516.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,516.45/551.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.59

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