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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.74, 764.94 and 524.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.74, 764.94 and 524.58 is: 724.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.74 : 764.94 = 524.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.74/764.94 = 524.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.74x = 764.94 × 524.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.74x = 401,277.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,277.06/553.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.66

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