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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.96, 763.92 and 548.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.96, 763.92 and 548.64 is: 757.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.96 : 763.92 = 548.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.96/763.92 = 548.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.96x = 763.92 × 548.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.96x = 419,117.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,117.07/552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.95

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