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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.90, 773.10 and 552.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.90, 773.10 and 552.90 is: 773.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.90 : 773.10 = 552.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.90/773.10 = 552.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.90x = 773.10 × 552.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.90x = 427,446.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,446.99/552.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.10

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