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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.64, 822.44 and 534.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.64, 822.44 and 534.64 is: 795.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.64 : 822.44 = 534.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.64/822.44 = 534.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.64x = 822.44 × 534.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.64x = 439,709.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,709.32/552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.65

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