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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.70, 831.75 and 509.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.70, 831.75 and 509.55 is: 764.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.70 : 831.75 = 509.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.70/831.75 = 509.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.70x = 831.75 × 509.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.70x = 423,818.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,818.21/554.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.05

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