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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.29, 767.97 and 519.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.29, 767.97 and 519.48 is: 717.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.29 : 767.97 = 519.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.29/767.97 = 519.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.29x = 767.97 × 519.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.29x = 398,945.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,945.06/556.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.15

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