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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.04, 828.33 and 541.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.04, 828.33 and 541.51 is: 812.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.04 : 828.33 = 541.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.04/828.33 = 541.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.04x = 828.33 × 541.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.04x = 448,548.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,548.98/552.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.53

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