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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.24, 826.92 and 497.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.24, 826.92 and 497.88 is: 745.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.24 : 826.92 = 497.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.24/826.92 = 497.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.24x = 826.92 × 497.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.24x = 411,706.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,706.93/552.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.52

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