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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.96, 832.32 and 542.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.96, 832.32 and 542.72 is: 813.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.96 : 832.32 = 542.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.96/832.32 = 542.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.96x = 832.32 × 542.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.96x = 451,716.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,716.71/554.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.96

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