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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.60, 828.90 and 548.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.60, 828.90 and 548.55 is: 822.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.60 : 828.90 = 548.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.60/828.90 = 548.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.60x = 828.90 × 548.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.60x = 454,693.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,693.10/552.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.83

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