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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.19, 828.44 and 538.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.19, 828.44 and 538.61 is: 806.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.19 : 828.44 = 538.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.19/828.44 = 538.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.19x = 828.44 × 538.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.19x = 446,206.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,206.79/553.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.60

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