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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.77, 829.44 and 535.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.77, 829.44 and 535.59 is: 802.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.77 : 829.44 = 535.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.77/829.44 = 535.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.77x = 829.44 × 535.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.77x = 444,239.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,239.77/553.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.21

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