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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.80, 832.20 and 554.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.80, 832.20 and 554.80 is: 832.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.80 : 832.20 = 554.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.80/832.20 = 554.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.80x = 832.20 × 554.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.80x = 461,704.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,704.56/554.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.20

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