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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.79, 766.56 and 518.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.79, 766.56 and 518.53 is: 715.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.79 : 766.56 = 518.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.79/766.56 = 518.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.79x = 766.56 × 518.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.79x = 397,484.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,484.36/555.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.17

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