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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555, 826.95 and 521.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555, 826.95 and 521.88 is: 777.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555 : 826.95 = 521.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555/826.95 = 521.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555x = 826.95 × 521.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555x = 431,568.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,568.67/555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.60

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