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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.94, 832.56 and 541.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.94, 832.56 and 541.36 is: 810.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.94 : 832.56 = 541.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.94/832.56 = 541.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.94x = 832.56 × 541.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.94x = 450,714.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,714.68/555.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.73

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