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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.78, 832.86 and 500.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.78, 832.86 and 500.64 is: 750.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.78 : 832.86 = 500.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.78/832.86 = 500.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.78x = 832.86 × 500.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.78x = 416,963.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,963.03/555.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.23

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