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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.10, 837.42 and 544.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.10, 837.42 and 544.53 is: 822.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.10 : 837.42 = 544.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.10/837.42 = 544.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.10x = 837.42 × 544.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.10x = 456,000.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,000.31/554.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.96

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