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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.35, 829.38 and 547.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.35, 829.38 and 547.26 is: 820.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.35 : 829.38 = 547.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.35/829.38 = 547.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.35x = 829.38 × 547.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.35x = 453,886.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,886.50/553.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.25

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