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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.27, 827.09 and 527.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.27, 827.09 and 527.19 is: 785.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.27 : 827.09 = 527.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.27/827.09 = 527.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.27x = 827.09 × 527.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.27x = 436,030.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,030.94/555.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.26

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