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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.63, 794.64 and 555.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.63, 794.64 and 555.11 is: 766.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.63 : 794.64 = 555.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.63/794.64 = 555.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.63x = 794.64 × 555.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.63x = 441,108.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,108.64/575.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.31

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