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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.40, 831.60 and 539.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.40, 831.60 and 539.04 is: 808.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.40 : 831.60 = 539.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.40/831.60 = 539.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.40x = 831.60 × 539.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.40x = 448,265.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,265.66/554.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.56

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