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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.07, 833.04 and 529.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.07, 833.04 and 529.59 is: 799.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.07 : 833.04 = 529.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.07/833.04 = 529.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.07x = 833.04 × 529.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.07x = 441,169.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,169.65/552.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.12

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