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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.70, 827.15 and 549.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.70, 827.15 and 549.75 is: 819.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.70 : 827.15 = 549.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.70/827.15 = 549.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.70x = 827.15 × 549.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.70x = 454,725.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,725.71/554.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.77

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