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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.19, 832.78 and 540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.19, 832.78 and 540 is: 810

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.19 : 832.78 = 540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.19/832.78 = 540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.19x = 832.78 × 540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.19x = 449,701.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,701.88/555.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810

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