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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.80, 767.93 and 519.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.80, 767.93 and 519.54 is: 716.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.80 : 767.93 = 519.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.80/767.93 = 519.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.80x = 767.93 × 519.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.80x = 398,967.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,967.75/556.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.54

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