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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.28, 828.80 and 509.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.28, 828.80 and 509.28 is: 764.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.28 : 828.80 = 509.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.28/828.80 = 509.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.28x = 828.80 × 509.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.28x = 422,091.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,091.26/552.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.27

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