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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.52, 760.29 and 544.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.52, 760.29 and 544.66 is: 746.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.52 : 760.29 = 544.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.52/760.29 = 544.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.52x = 760.29 × 544.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.52x = 414,095.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,095.61/554.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.76

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