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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.62, 806.38 and 555.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.62, 806.38 and 555.50 is: 764.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.62 : 806.38 = 555.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.62/806.38 = 555.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.62x = 806.38 × 555.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.62x = 447,938.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,938.67/585.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.90

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