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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.36, 835.06 and 522.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.36, 835.06 and 522.88 is: 784.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.36 : 835.06 = 522.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.36/835.06 = 522.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.36x = 835.06 × 522.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.36x = 436,636.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,636.17/556.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.81

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