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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.30, 830.55 and 521.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.30, 830.55 and 521.90 is: 782.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.30 : 830.55 = 521.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.30/830.55 = 521.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.30x = 830.55 × 521.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.30x = 433,464.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,464.05/554.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.00

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