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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.91, 763.32 and 542.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.91, 763.32 and 542.68 is: 750.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.91 : 763.32 = 542.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.91/763.32 = 542.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.91x = 763.32 × 542.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.91x = 414,238.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,238.50/551.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.56

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