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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.70, 827.55 and 504.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.70, 827.55 and 504.90 is: 757.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.70 : 827.55 = 504.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.70/827.55 = 504.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.70x = 827.55 × 504.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.70x = 417,830.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,830.00/551.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.35

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