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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.86, 766.58 and 501.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.86, 766.58 and 501.18 is: 691.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.86 : 766.58 = 501.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.86/766.58 = 501.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.86x = 766.58 × 501.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.86x = 384,192.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,192.06/555.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.17

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