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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.10, 826.80 and 552.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.10, 826.80 and 552.10 is: 826.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.10 : 826.80 = 552.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.10/826.80 = 552.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.10x = 826.80 × 552.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.10x = 456,476.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,476.28/552.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.80

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