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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555, 834.30 and 514.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555, 834.30 and 514.92 is: 774.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555 : 834.30 = 514.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555/834.30 = 514.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555x = 834.30 × 514.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555x = 429,597.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,597.76/555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.05

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