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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.29, 812.78 and 555.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.29, 812.78 and 555.07 is: 769.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.29 : 812.78 = 555.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.29/812.78 = 555.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.29x = 812.78 × 555.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.29x = 451,149.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,149.79/586.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.50

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