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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.91, 837.95 and 550.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.91, 837.95 and 550.35 is: 826.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.91 : 837.95 = 550.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.91/837.95 = 550.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.91x = 837.95 × 550.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.91x = 461,163.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,163.03/557.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.59

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