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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.84, 835.29 and 519.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.84, 835.29 and 519.72 is: 781.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.84 : 835.29 = 519.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.84/835.29 = 519.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.84x = 835.29 × 519.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.84x = 434,116.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,116.92/555.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.01

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