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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.11, 835.26 and 522.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.11, 835.26 and 522.28 is: 783.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.11 : 835.26 = 522.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.11/835.26 = 522.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.11x = 835.26 × 522.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.11x = 436,239.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,239.59/557.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.04

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