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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.87, 828.09 and 541.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.87, 828.09 and 541.80 is: 811.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.87 : 828.09 = 541.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.87/828.09 = 541.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.87x = 828.09 × 541.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.87x = 448,659.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,659.16/552.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.51

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