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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.49, 832.68 and 545.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.49, 832.68 and 545.85 is: 819.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.49 : 832.68 = 545.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.49/832.68 = 545.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.49x = 832.68 × 545.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.49x = 454,518.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,518.38/554.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.71

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