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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.19, 832.50 and 535.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.19, 832.50 and 535.74 is: 804.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.19 : 832.50 = 535.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.19/832.50 = 535.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.19x = 832.50 × 535.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.19x = 446,003.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,003.55/554.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.78

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