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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.66, 827.72 and 527.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.66, 827.72 and 527.58 is: 785.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.66 : 827.72 = 527.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.66/827.72 = 527.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.66x = 827.72 × 527.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.66x = 436,685.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,685.88/555.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.89

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