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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.58, 833.22 and 532.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.58, 833.22 and 532.98 is: 800.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.58 : 833.22 = 532.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.58/833.22 = 532.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.58x = 833.22 × 532.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.58x = 444,089.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,089.60/554.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.77

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