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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.64, 768.57 and 547.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.64, 768.57 and 547.68 is: 758.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.64 : 768.57 = 547.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.64/768.57 = 547.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.64x = 768.57 × 547.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.64x = 420,930.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,930.42/554.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.93

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