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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552, 828.21 and 552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552, 828.21 and 552 is: 828.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552 : 828.21 = 552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552/828.21 = 552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552x = 828.21 × 552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552x = 457,171.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,171.92/552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.21

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