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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.96, 762.12 and 487.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.96, 762.12 and 487.36 is: 671.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.96 : 762.12 = 487.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.96/762.12 = 487.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.96x = 762.12 × 487.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.96x = 371,426.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,426.80/552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.71

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