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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.15, 824.24 and 504.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.15, 824.24 and 504.85 is: 750.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.15 : 824.24 = 504.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.15/824.24 = 504.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.15x = 824.24 × 504.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.15x = 416,117.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,117.56/554.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.91

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