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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.33, 835.50 and 529.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.33, 835.50 and 529.62 is: 798.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.33 : 835.50 = 529.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.33/835.50 = 529.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.33x = 835.50 × 529.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.33x = 442,497.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,497.51/554.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.26

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