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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.92, 770.46 and 547.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.92, 770.46 and 547.60 is: 758.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.92 : 770.46 = 547.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.92/770.46 = 547.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.92x = 770.46 × 547.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.92x = 421,903.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,903.90/555.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.93

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