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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.52, 768.93 and 536.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.52, 768.93 and 536.07 is: 743.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.52 : 768.93 = 536.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.52/768.93 = 536.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.52x = 768.93 × 536.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.52x = 412,200.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,200.31/554.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.35

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