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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.20, 827.10 and 552.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.20, 827.10 and 552.20 is: 827.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.20 : 827.10 = 552.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.20/827.10 = 552.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.20x = 827.10 × 552.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.20x = 456,724.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,724.62/552.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.10

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