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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.46, 760.94 and 544.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.46, 760.94 and 544.86 is: 747.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.46 : 760.94 = 544.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.46/760.94 = 544.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.46x = 760.94 × 544.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.46x = 414,603.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,603.04/554.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.76

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