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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.96, 766.68 and 550.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.96, 766.68 and 550.64 is: 760.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.96 : 766.68 = 550.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.96/766.68 = 550.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.96x = 766.68 × 550.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.96x = 422,164.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,164.68/554.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.71

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