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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.22, 766.48 and 525.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.22, 766.48 and 525.07 is: 724.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.22 : 766.48 = 525.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.22/766.48 = 525.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.22x = 766.48 × 525.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.22x = 402,451.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,451.82/555.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.86

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