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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.23, 833.85 and 526.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.23, 833.85 and 526.95 is: 794.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.23 : 833.85 = 526.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.23/833.85 = 526.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.23x = 833.85 × 526.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.23x = 439,397.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,397.26/553.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.24

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