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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.09, 833.36 and 515.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.09, 833.36 and 515.35 is: 768.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.09 : 833.36 = 515.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.09/833.36 = 515.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.09x = 833.36 × 515.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.09x = 429,472.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,472.08/559.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.16

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