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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621, 855.90 and 555.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621, 855.90 and 555.66 is: 765.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621 : 855.90 = 555.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621/855.90 = 555.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621x = 855.90 × 555.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621x = 475,589.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,589.39/621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.84

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