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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.76, 831.33 and 538.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.76, 831.33 and 538.13 is: 806.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.76 : 831.33 = 538.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.76/831.33 = 538.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.76x = 831.33 × 538.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.76x = 447,365.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,365.69/554.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.41

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