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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.24, 829.80 and 543.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.24, 829.80 and 543.60 is: 816.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.24 : 829.80 = 543.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.24/829.80 = 543.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.24x = 829.80 × 543.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.24x = 451,079.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,079.28/552.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.82

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