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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.49, 819.56 and 555.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.49, 819.56 and 555.32 is: 768.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.49 : 819.56 = 555.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.49/819.56 = 555.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.49x = 819.56 × 555.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.49x = 455,121.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,121.50/592.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.15

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