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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.80, 829.20 and 540.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.80, 829.20 and 540.80 is: 811.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.80 : 829.20 = 540.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.80/829.20 = 540.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.80x = 829.20 × 540.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.80x = 448,431.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,431.36/552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.20

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