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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.59, 832.92 and 506.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.59, 832.92 and 506.26 is: 760.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.59 : 832.92 = 506.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.59/832.92 = 506.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.59x = 832.92 × 506.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.59x = 421,674.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,674.08/554.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.33

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