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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.62, 766.89 and 529.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.62, 766.89 and 529.58 is: 730.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.62 : 766.89 = 529.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.62/766.89 = 529.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.62x = 766.89 × 529.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.62x = 406,129.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,129.61/555.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.95

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