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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.20, 832.86 and 535.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.20, 832.86 and 535.50 is: 797.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.20 : 832.86 = 535.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.20/832.86 = 535.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.20x = 832.86 × 535.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.20x = 445,996.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,996.53/559.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.56

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