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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.86, 766.62 and 542.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.86, 766.62 and 542.49 is: 748.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.86 : 766.62 = 542.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.86/766.62 = 542.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.86x = 766.62 × 542.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.86x = 415,883.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,883.68/555.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.19

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