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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.37, 833.34 and 545.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.37, 833.34 and 545.30 is: 816.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.37 : 833.34 = 545.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.37/833.34 = 545.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.37x = 833.34 × 545.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.37x = 454,420.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,420.30/556.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.76

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