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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.60, 833.40 and 529.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.60, 833.40 and 529.68 is: 794.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.60 : 833.40 = 529.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.60/833.40 = 529.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.60x = 833.40 × 529.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.60x = 441,435.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,435.31/555.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.52

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