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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.67, 830.93 and 510.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.67, 830.93 and 510.39 is: 764.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.67 : 830.93 = 510.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.67/830.93 = 510.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.67x = 830.93 × 510.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.67x = 424,095.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,095.81/554.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.59

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