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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.35, 765.28 and 525.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.35, 765.28 and 525.91 is: 726.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.35 : 765.28 = 525.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.35/765.28 = 525.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.35x = 765.28 × 525.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.35x = 402,464.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,464.25/554.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.01

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