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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.01, 833.67 and 536.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.01, 833.67 and 536.57 is: 805.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.01 : 833.67 = 536.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.01/833.67 = 536.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.01x = 833.67 × 536.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.01x = 447,322.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,322.31/555.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.97

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