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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.78, 833.58 and 504.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.78, 833.58 and 504.24 is: 757.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.78 : 833.58 = 504.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.78/833.58 = 504.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.78x = 833.58 × 504.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.78x = 420,324.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,324.38/554.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.64

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