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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.63, 766.86 and 531.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.63, 766.86 and 531.02 is: 732.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.63 : 766.86 = 531.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.63/766.86 = 531.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.63x = 766.86 × 531.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.63x = 407,217.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,217.92/555.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.90

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