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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.68, 832.02 and 506.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.68, 832.02 and 506.62 is: 759.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.68 : 832.02 = 506.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.68/832.02 = 506.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.68x = 832.02 × 506.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.68x = 421,517.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,517.97/554.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.93

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