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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.90, 833.47 and 536.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.90, 833.47 and 536.44 is: 805.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.90 : 833.47 = 536.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.90/833.47 = 536.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.90x = 833.47 × 536.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.90x = 447,107.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,107.80/554.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.75

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