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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.94, 836.98 and 487.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.94, 836.98 and 487.90 is: 734.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.94 : 836.98 = 487.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.94/836.98 = 487.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.94x = 836.98 × 487.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.94x = 408,362.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,362.54/555.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.54

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