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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.87, 829.59 and 542.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.87, 829.59 and 542.80 is: 813.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.87 : 829.59 = 542.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.87/829.59 = 542.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.87x = 829.59 × 542.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.87x = 450,301.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,301.45/553.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.01

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