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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.88, 828.39 and 539.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.88, 828.39 and 539.48 is: 809.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.88 : 828.39 = 539.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.88/828.39 = 539.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.88x = 828.39 × 539.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.88x = 446,903.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,903.93/551.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.78

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