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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.55, 767.79 and 555.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.55, 767.79 and 555.87 is: 765.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.55 : 767.79 = 555.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.55/767.79 = 555.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.55x = 767.79 × 555.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.55x = 426,791.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,791.43/557.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.48

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