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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.16, 834.48 and 555.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.16, 834.48 and 555.84 is: 766.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.16 : 834.48 = 555.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.16/834.48 = 555.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.16x = 834.48 × 555.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.16x = 463,837.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,837.36/605.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.47

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