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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.52, 835.03 and 543.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.52, 835.03 and 543.75 is: 814.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.52 : 835.03 = 543.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.52/835.03 = 543.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.52x = 835.03 × 543.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.52x = 454,047.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,047.56/557.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.41

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