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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.86, 833.28 and 526.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.86, 833.28 and 526.51 is: 790.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.86 : 833.28 = 526.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.86/833.28 = 526.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.86x = 833.28 × 526.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.86x = 438,730.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,730.25/554.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.70

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