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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.97, 765.26 and 504.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.97, 765.26 and 504.09 is: 696.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.97 : 765.26 = 504.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.97/765.26 = 504.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.97x = 765.26 × 504.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.97x = 385,759.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,759.91/553.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.36

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