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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.58, 830.22 and 530.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.58, 830.22 and 530.98 is: 797.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.58 : 830.22 = 530.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.58/830.22 = 530.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.58x = 830.22 × 530.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.58x = 440,830.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,830.22/552.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.77

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