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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555, 830.97 and 522.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555, 830.97 and 522.63 is: 782.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555 : 830.97 = 522.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555/830.97 = 522.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555x = 830.97 × 522.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555x = 434,289.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,289.85/555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.50

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