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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.69, 763.65 and 508.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.69, 763.65 and 508.95 is: 703.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.69 : 763.65 = 508.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.69/763.65 = 508.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.69x = 763.65 × 508.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.69x = 388,659.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,659.67/552.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.21

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