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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.09, 835.02 and 555.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.09, 835.02 and 555.50 is: 766.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.09 : 835.02 = 555.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.09/835.02 = 555.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.09x = 835.02 × 555.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.09x = 463,850.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,850.83/605.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.58

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