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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.78, 767.05 and 538.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.78, 767.05 and 538.78 is: 743.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.78 : 767.05 = 538.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.78/767.05 = 538.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.78x = 767.05 × 538.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.78x = 413,271.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,271.20/555.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.59

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