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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.17, 835.95 and 514.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.17, 835.95 and 514.62 is: 773.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.17 : 835.95 = 514.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.17/835.95 = 514.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.17x = 835.95 × 514.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.17x = 430,198.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,198.52/556.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.51

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