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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.34, 760.56 and 540.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.34, 760.56 and 540.19 is: 743.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.34 : 760.56 = 540.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.34/760.56 = 540.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.34x = 760.56 × 540.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.34x = 410,846.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,846.91/552.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.83

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