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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.01, 764.12 and 544.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.01, 764.12 and 544.95 is: 757.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.01 : 764.12 = 544.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.01/764.12 = 544.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.01x = 764.12 × 544.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.01x = 416,408.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,408.56/550.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.09

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