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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.02, 831.30 and 536.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.02, 831.30 and 536.20 is: 804.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.02 : 831.30 = 536.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.02/831.30 = 536.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.02x = 831.30 × 536.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.02x = 445,743.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,743.06/554.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.56

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