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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.14, 830.23 and 521.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.14, 830.23 and 521.22 is: 780.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.14 : 830.23 = 521.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.14/830.23 = 521.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.14x = 830.23 × 521.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.14x = 432,734.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,734.11/554.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.91

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