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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.80, 834.54 and 491.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.80, 834.54 and 491.34 is: 737.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.80 : 834.54 = 491.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.80/834.54 = 491.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.80x = 834.54 × 491.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.80x = 410,042.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,042.88/555.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.75

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