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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.19, 832.13 and 536.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.19, 832.13 and 536.45 is: 805.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.19 : 832.13 = 536.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.19/832.13 = 536.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.19x = 832.13 × 536.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.19x = 446,389.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,389.30/554.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.48

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