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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.92, 831.56 and 544.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.92, 831.56 and 544.96 is: 812.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.92 : 831.56 = 544.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.92/831.56 = 544.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.92x = 831.56 × 544.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.92x = 453,166.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,166.94/557.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.24

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