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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.93, 919.79 and 555.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.93, 919.79 and 555.27 is: 833.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.93 : 919.79 = 555.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.93/919.79 = 555.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.93x = 919.79 × 555.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.93x = 510,732.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,732.82/612.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.26

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