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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.03, 759.29 and 552.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.03, 759.29 and 552.69 is: 756.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.03 : 759.29 = 552.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.03/759.29 = 552.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.03x = 759.29 × 552.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.03x = 419,649.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,649.23/555.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.08

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