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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.40, 827.55 and 517.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.40, 827.55 and 517.92 is: 773.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.40 : 827.55 = 517.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.40/827.55 = 517.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.40x = 827.55 × 517.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.40x = 428,604.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,604.70/554.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.10

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