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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.96, 831.02 and 538.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.96, 831.02 and 538.54 is: 806.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.96 : 831.02 = 538.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.96/831.02 = 538.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.96x = 831.02 × 538.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.96x = 447,534.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,534.76/554.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.42

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