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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.94, 835.72 and 555.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.94, 835.72 and 555.19 is: 833.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.94 : 835.72 = 555.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.94/835.72 = 555.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.94x = 835.72 × 555.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.94x = 463,979.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,979.91/556.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.08

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