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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.02, 825.60 and 534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.02, 825.60 and 534.20 is: 798.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.02 : 825.60 = 534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.02/825.60 = 534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.02x = 825.60 × 534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.02x = 441,035.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,035.52/552.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.95

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