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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.12, 826.12 and 536.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.12, 826.12 and 536.66 is: 798.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.12 : 826.12 = 536.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.12/826.12 = 536.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.12x = 826.12 × 536.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.12x = 443,345.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,345.20/555.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.65

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