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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.24, 828.36 and 513.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.24, 828.36 and 513.36 is: 770.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.24 : 828.36 = 513.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.24/828.36 = 513.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.24x = 828.36 × 513.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.24x = 425,246.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,246.89/552.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.04

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