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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.10, 832.09 and 532.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.10, 832.09 and 532.03 is: 798.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.10 : 832.09 = 532.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.10/832.09 = 532.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.10x = 832.09 × 532.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.10x = 442,696.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,696.84/554.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.95

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