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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.48, 827.52 and 537.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.48, 827.52 and 537.12 is: 804.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.48 : 827.52 = 537.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.48/827.52 = 537.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.48x = 827.52 × 537.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.48x = 444,477.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,477.54/552.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.51

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