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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.73, 765.09 and 517.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.73, 765.09 and 517.47 is: 713.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.73 : 765.09 = 517.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.73/765.09 = 517.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.73x = 765.09 × 517.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.73x = 395,911.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,911.12/554.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.70

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