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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.36, 832.53 and 526.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.36, 832.53 and 526.01 is: 789.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.36 : 832.53 = 526.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.36/832.53 = 526.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.36x = 832.53 × 526.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.36x = 437,919.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,919.11/554.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.95

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