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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.73, 832.68 and 546.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.73, 832.68 and 546.62 is: 819.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.73 : 832.68 = 546.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.73/832.68 = 546.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.73x = 832.68 × 546.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.73x = 455,155.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,155.38/555.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.03

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