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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.70, 830.19 and 509.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.70, 830.19 and 509.78 is: 764.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.70 : 830.19 = 509.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.70/830.19 = 509.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.70x = 830.19 × 509.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.70x = 423,214.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,214.26/553.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.34

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