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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.98, 760.77 and 549.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.98, 760.77 and 549.54 is: 758.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.98 : 760.77 = 549.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.98/760.77 = 549.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.98x = 760.77 × 549.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.98x = 418,073.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,073.55/550.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.78

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