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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.17, 956.43 and 555.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.17, 956.43 and 555.56 is: 832.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.17 : 956.43 = 555.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.17/956.43 = 555.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.17x = 956.43 × 555.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.17x = 531,354.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,354.25/638.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.62

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