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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.52, 824.81 and 512.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.52, 824.81 and 512.52 is: 765.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.52 : 824.81 = 512.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.52/824.81 = 512.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.52x = 824.81 × 512.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.52x = 422,731.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,731.62/552.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.10

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