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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.36, 764.55 and 540.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.36, 764.55 and 540.99 is: 746.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.36 : 764.55 = 540.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.36/764.55 = 540.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.36x = 764.55 × 540.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.36x = 413,613.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,613.90/554.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.12

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