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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.16, 830.72 and 525.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.16, 830.72 and 525.45 is: 789.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.16 : 830.72 = 525.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.16/830.72 = 525.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.16x = 830.72 × 525.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.16x = 436,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,506.25/553.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.11

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