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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554, 764.04 and 501.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554, 764.04 and 501.20 is: 691.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554 : 764.04 = 501.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554/764.04 = 501.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554x = 764.04 × 501.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554x = 382,936.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,936.85/554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.22

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