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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.92, 829.56 and 534.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.92, 829.56 and 534.48 is: 800.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.92 : 829.56 = 534.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.92/829.56 = 534.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.92x = 829.56 × 534.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.92x = 443,383.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,383.23/553.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.45

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