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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.20, 766.80 and 542.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.20, 766.80 and 542.16 is: 747.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.20 : 766.80 = 542.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.20/766.80 = 542.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.20x = 766.80 × 542.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.20x = 415,728.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,728.29/556.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.44

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