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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552, 826.92 and 495.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552, 826.92 and 495.84 is: 742.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552 : 826.92 = 495.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552/826.92 = 495.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552x = 826.92 × 495.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552x = 410,020.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,020.01/552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.79

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