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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.07, 835.04 and 498.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.07, 835.04 and 498.83 is: 749.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.07 : 835.04 = 498.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.07/835.04 = 498.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.07x = 835.04 × 498.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.07x = 416,540.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,540.08/556.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.09

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