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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.24, 831.95 and 535.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.24, 831.95 and 535.19 is: 801.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.24 : 831.95 = 535.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.24/831.95 = 535.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.24x = 831.95 × 535.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.24x = 445,244.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,244.48/555.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.90

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