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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.42, 828 and 529.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.42, 828 and 529.50 is: 789.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.42 : 828 = 529.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.42/828 = 529.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.42x = 828 × 529.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.42x = 438,426
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,426/555.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.36

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