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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.54, 763.67 and 552.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.54, 763.67 and 552.86 is: 761.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.54 : 763.67 = 552.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.54/763.67 = 552.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.54x = 763.67 × 552.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.54x = 422,196.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,196.01/554.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.35

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