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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.02, 833.10 and 539.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.02, 833.10 and 539.20 is: 806.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.02 : 833.10 = 539.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.02/833.10 = 539.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.02x = 833.10 × 539.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.02x = 449,207.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,207.52/557.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.45

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