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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.79, 761.64 and 536.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.79, 761.64 and 536.94 is: 741.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.79 : 761.64 = 536.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.79/761.64 = 536.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.79x = 761.64 × 536.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.79x = 408,954.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,954.98/551.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.14

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