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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.25, 832.89 and 518.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.25, 832.89 and 518.13 is: 778.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.25 : 832.89 = 518.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.25/832.89 = 518.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.25x = 832.89 × 518.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.25x = 431,545.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,545.30/554.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.61

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