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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.51, 828.96 and 552.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.51, 828.96 and 552.51 is: 828.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.51 : 828.96 = 552.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.51/828.96 = 552.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.51x = 828.96 × 552.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.51x = 458,008.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,008.69/552.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.96

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