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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.74, 822 and 535.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.74, 822 and 535.43 is: 796.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.74 : 822 = 535.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.74/822 = 535.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.74x = 822 × 535.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.74x = 440,119.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,119.35/552.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.26

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