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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.36, 826.47 and 546.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.36, 826.47 and 546.21 is: 817.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.36 : 826.47 = 546.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.36/826.47 = 546.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.36x = 826.47 × 546.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.36x = 451,426.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,426.18/552.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.27

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