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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.77, 763.95 and 531.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.77, 763.95 and 531.07 is: 736.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.77 : 763.95 = 531.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.77/763.95 = 531.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.77x = 763.95 × 531.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.77x = 405,710.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,710.93/550.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.62

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