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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.92, 834.36 and 495.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.92, 834.36 and 495.44 is: 743.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.92 : 834.36 = 495.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.92/834.36 = 495.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.92x = 834.36 × 495.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.92x = 413,375.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,375.32/555.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.59

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