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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.94, 830.62 and 534.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.94, 830.62 and 534.49 is: 802.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.94 : 830.62 = 534.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.94/830.62 = 534.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.94x = 830.62 × 534.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.94x = 443,958.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,958.08/552.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.90

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