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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.10, 828.15 and 526.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.10, 828.15 and 526.18 is: 789.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.10 : 828.15 = 526.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.10/828.15 = 526.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.10x = 828.15 × 526.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.10x = 435,755.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,755.97/552.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.27

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