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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.92, 767.68 and 545.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.92, 767.68 and 545.60 is: 756.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.92 : 767.68 = 545.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.92/767.68 = 545.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.92x = 767.68 × 545.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.92x = 418,846.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,846.21/553.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.15

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