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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.14, 831.73 and 522.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.14, 831.73 and 522.22 is: 782.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.14 : 831.73 = 522.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.14/831.73 = 522.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.14x = 831.73 × 522.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.14x = 434,346.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,346.04/555.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.41

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