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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.26, 829.46 and 518.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.26, 829.46 and 518.56 is: 773.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.26 : 829.46 = 518.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.26/829.46 = 518.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.26x = 829.46 × 518.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.26x = 430,124.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,124.78/556.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.24

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