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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.85, 827.20 and 506.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.85, 827.20 and 506.76 is: 759.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.85 : 827.20 = 506.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.85/827.20 = 506.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.85x = 827.20 × 506.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.85x = 419,191.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,191.87/551.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.61

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