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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.08, 832.69 and 539.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.08, 832.69 and 539.65 is: 808.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.08 : 832.69 = 539.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.08/832.69 = 539.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.08x = 832.69 × 539.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.08x = 449,361.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,361.16/556.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.09

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