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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.54, 766.92 and 553.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.54, 766.92 and 553.73 is: 764.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.54 : 766.92 = 553.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.54/766.92 = 553.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.54x = 766.92 × 553.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.54x = 424,662.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,662.78/555.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.41

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