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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.70, 831.69 and 535.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.70, 831.69 and 535.25 is: 803.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.70 : 831.69 = 535.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.70/831.69 = 535.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.70x = 831.69 × 535.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.70x = 445,162.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,162.07/553.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.98

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