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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.68, 832.80 and 523.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.68, 832.80 and 523.64 is: 784.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.68 : 832.80 = 523.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.68/832.80 = 523.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.68x = 832.80 × 523.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.68x = 436,087.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,087.39/555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.78

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