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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.06, 832.61 and 517.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.06, 832.61 and 517.94 is: 778.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.06 : 832.61 = 517.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.06/832.61 = 517.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.06x = 832.61 × 517.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.06x = 431,242.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,242.28/554.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.33

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