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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.20, 833.10 and 556.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.20, 833.10 and 556.20 is: 833.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.20 : 833.10 = 556.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.20/833.10 = 556.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.20x = 833.10 × 556.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.20x = 463,370.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,370.22/556.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.10

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