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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.74, 835.65 and 529.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.74, 835.65 and 529.74 is: 795.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.74 : 835.65 = 529.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.74/835.65 = 529.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.74x = 835.65 × 529.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.74x = 442,677.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,677.23/556.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.12

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