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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.84, 826.84 and 534.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.84, 826.84 and 534.62 is: 798.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.84 : 826.84 = 534.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.84/826.84 = 534.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.84x = 826.84 × 534.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.84x = 442,045.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,045.20/553.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.15

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