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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.67, 765.72 and 534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.67, 765.72 and 534.20 is: 734.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.67 : 765.72 = 534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.67/765.72 = 534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.67x = 765.72 × 534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.67x = 409,043.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,043.80/556.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.80

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