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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.79, 918.99 and 555.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.79, 918.99 and 555.06 is: 831.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.79 : 918.99 = 555.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.79/918.99 = 555.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.79x = 918.99 × 555.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.79x = 510,094.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,094.59/613.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.06

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