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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.19, 797.85 and 555.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.19, 797.85 and 555.53 is: 770.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.19 : 797.85 = 555.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.19/797.85 = 555.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.19x = 797.85 × 555.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.19x = 443,225.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,225.62/575.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.57

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