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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.84, 761.25 and 540.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.84, 761.25 and 540.69 is: 744.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.84 : 761.25 = 540.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.84/761.25 = 540.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.84x = 761.25 × 540.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.84x = 411,600.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,600.26/552.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.52

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