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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554, 832.80 and 513.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554, 832.80 and 513.92 is: 772.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554 : 832.80 = 513.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554/832.80 = 513.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554x = 832.80 × 513.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554x = 427,992.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,992.58/554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.55

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