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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.53, 766.26 and 545.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.53, 766.26 and 545.81 is: 752.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.53 : 766.26 = 545.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.53/766.26 = 545.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.53x = 766.26 × 545.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.53x = 418,228.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,228.54/555.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.85

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