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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.80, 827.52 and 517.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.80, 827.52 and 517.28 is: 774.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.80 : 827.52 = 517.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.80/827.52 = 517.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.80x = 827.52 × 517.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.80x = 428,059.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,059.55/552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.35

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