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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.84, 833.92 and 515.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.84, 833.92 and 515.84 is: 773.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.84 : 833.92 = 515.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.84/833.92 = 515.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.84x = 833.92 × 515.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.84x = 430,169.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,169.29/555.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.91

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