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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.14, 830.34 and 539.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.14, 830.34 and 539.19 is: 809.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.14 : 830.34 = 539.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.14/830.34 = 539.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.14x = 830.34 × 539.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.14x = 447,711.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,711.02/553.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.40

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