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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.97, 765.67 and 544.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.97, 765.67 and 544.08 is: 756.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.97 : 765.67 = 544.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.97/765.67 = 544.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.97x = 765.67 × 544.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.97x = 416,584.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,584.37/550.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.10

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