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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.15, 828.55 and 515.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.15, 828.55 and 515.17 is: 771.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.15 : 828.55 = 515.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.15/828.55 = 515.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.15x = 828.55 × 515.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.15x = 426,844.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,844.10/553.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.66

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