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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.62, 763.89 and 525.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.62, 763.89 and 525.93 is: 725.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.62 : 763.89 = 525.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.62/763.89 = 525.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.62x = 763.89 × 525.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.62x = 401,752.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,752.67/553.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.68

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