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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.87, 767.20 and 531.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.87, 767.20 and 531.27 is: 733.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.87 : 767.20 = 531.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.87/767.20 = 531.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.87x = 767.20 × 531.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.87x = 407,590.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,590.34/555.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.25

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