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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.23, 830.14 and 538.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.23, 830.14 and 538.87 is: 807.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.23 : 830.14 = 538.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.23/830.14 = 538.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.23x = 830.14 × 538.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.23x = 447,337.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,337.54/554.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.13

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