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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.34, 766.19 and 544.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.34, 766.19 and 544.46 is: 756.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.34 : 766.19 = 544.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.34/766.19 = 544.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.34x = 766.19 × 544.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.34x = 417,157.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,157.34/551.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.62

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