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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.34, 770.35 and 547.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.34, 770.35 and 547.46 is: 760.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.34 : 770.35 = 547.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.34/770.35 = 547.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.34x = 770.35 × 547.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.34x = 421,735.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,735.81/554.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.79

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