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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.96, 760.88 and 545.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.96, 760.88 and 545.08 is: 747.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.96 : 760.88 = 545.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.96/760.88 = 545.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.96x = 760.88 × 545.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.96x = 414,740.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,740.47/554.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.33

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