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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.60, 766.98 and 527.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.60, 766.98 and 527.32 is: 726.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.60 : 766.98 = 527.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.60/766.98 = 527.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.60x = 766.98 × 527.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.60x = 404,443.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,443.89/556.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.63

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