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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.16, 771.36 and 549.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.16, 771.36 and 549.68 is: 762.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.16 : 771.36 = 549.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.16/771.36 = 549.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.16x = 771.36 × 549.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.16x = 424,001.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,001.16/556.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.37

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