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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.28, 828.96 and 539.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.28, 828.96 and 539.68 is: 807.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.28 : 828.96 = 539.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.28/828.96 = 539.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.28x = 828.96 × 539.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.28x = 447,373.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,373.13/554.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.12

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