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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.94, 766.86 and 424.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.94, 766.86 and 424.72 is: 585.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.94 : 766.86 = 424.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.94/766.86 = 424.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.94x = 766.86 × 424.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.94x = 325,700.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,700.78/555.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.86

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