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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.96, 760.73 and 537.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.96, 760.73 and 537.57 is: 739.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.96 : 760.73 = 537.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.96/760.73 = 537.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.96x = 760.73 × 537.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.96x = 408,942.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,942.94/552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.55

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