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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.70, 835.05 and 506.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.70, 835.05 and 506.30 is: 759.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.70 : 835.05 = 506.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.70/835.05 = 506.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.70x = 835.05 × 506.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.70x = 422,785.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,785.82/556.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.45

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