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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.92, 834.17 and 504.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.92, 834.17 and 504.66 is: 757.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.92 : 834.17 = 504.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.92/834.17 = 504.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.92x = 834.17 × 504.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.92x = 420,972.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,972.23/555.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.25

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