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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.08, 834.06 and 515.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.08, 834.06 and 515.24 is: 774.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.08 : 834.06 = 515.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.08/834.06 = 515.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.08x = 834.06 × 515.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.08x = 429,741.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,741.07/555.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.20

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