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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.07, 807.08 and 555.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.07, 807.08 and 555.59 is: 767.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.07 : 807.08 = 555.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.07/807.08 = 555.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.07x = 807.08 × 555.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.07x = 448,407.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,407.94/584.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.73

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