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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.11, 836.12 and 554.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.11, 836.12 and 554.38 is: 832.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.11 : 836.12 = 554.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.11/836.12 = 554.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.11x = 836.12 × 554.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.11x = 463,527.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,527.50/557.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.02

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