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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.69, 768.41 and 538.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.69, 768.41 and 538.45 is: 743.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.69 : 768.41 = 538.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.69/768.41 = 538.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.69x = 768.41 × 538.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.69x = 413,750.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,750.36/556.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.23

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