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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.56, 935.50 and 555.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.56, 935.50 and 555.55 is: 833.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.56 : 935.50 = 555.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.56/935.50 = 555.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.56x = 935.50 × 555.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.56x = 519,712.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,712.35/623.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.47

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