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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.40, 833.11 and 529.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.40, 833.11 and 529.44 is: 794.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.40 : 833.11 = 529.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.40/833.11 = 529.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.40x = 833.11 × 529.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.40x = 441,077.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,077.31/555.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.16

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