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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.24, 830.72 and 526.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.24, 830.72 and 526.72 is: 789.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.24 : 830.72 = 526.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.24/830.72 = 526.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.24x = 830.72 × 526.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.24x = 437,556.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,556.84/554.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.47

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