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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.54, 832.48 and 515.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.54, 832.48 and 515.04 is: 771.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.54 : 832.48 = 515.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.54/832.48 = 515.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.54x = 832.48 × 515.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.54x = 428,760.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,760.50/555.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.79

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