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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.91, 764.19 and 553.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.91, 764.19 and 553.23 is: 761.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.91 : 764.19 = 553.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.91/764.19 = 553.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.91x = 764.19 × 553.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.91x = 422,772.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,772.83/554.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.88

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