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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.10, 832.26 and 547.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.10, 832.26 and 547.28 is: 819.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.10 : 832.26 = 547.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.10/832.26 = 547.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.10x = 832.26 × 547.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.10x = 455,479.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,479.25/556.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.06

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