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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.78, 826.70 and 491.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.78, 826.70 and 491.48 is: 735.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.78 : 826.70 = 491.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.78/826.70 = 491.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.78x = 826.70 × 491.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.78x = 406,299.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,299.93/552.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.01

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