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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.56, 831.84 and 520.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.56, 831.84 and 520.48 is: 780.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.56 : 831.84 = 520.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.56/831.84 = 520.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.56x = 831.84 × 520.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.56x = 432,956.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,956.08/554.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.72

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