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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.87, 832.49 and 515.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.87, 832.49 and 515.78 is: 772.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.87 : 832.49 = 515.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.87/832.49 = 515.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.87x = 832.49 × 515.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.87x = 429,381.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,381.69/555.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.45

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