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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.04, 832.64 and 522.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.04, 832.64 and 522.08 is: 783.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.04 : 832.64 = 522.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.04/832.64 = 522.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.04x = 832.64 × 522.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.04x = 434,704.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,704.69/555.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.20

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