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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.12, 767.36 and 548.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.12, 767.36 and 548.32 is: 760.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.12 : 767.36 = 548.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.12/767.36 = 548.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.12x = 767.36 × 548.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.12x = 420,758.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,758.84/553.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.70

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