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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.52, 757.87 and 547.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.52, 757.87 and 547.93 is: 751.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.52 : 757.87 = 547.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.52/757.87 = 547.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.52x = 757.87 × 547.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.52x = 415,259.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,259.71/552.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.57

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