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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.03, 755.19 and 549.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.03, 755.19 and 549.69 is: 751.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.03 : 755.19 = 549.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.03/755.19 = 549.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.03x = 755.19 × 549.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.03x = 415,120.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,120.39/552.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.99

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