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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.45, 764.40 and 521.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.45, 764.40 and 521.43 is: 717.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.45 : 764.40 = 521.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.45/764.40 = 521.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.45x = 764.40 × 521.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.45x = 398,581.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,581.09/555.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.58

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