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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.80, 768.54 and 541.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.80, 768.54 and 541.94 is: 748.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.80 : 768.54 = 541.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.80/768.54 = 541.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.80x = 768.54 × 541.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.80x = 416,502.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,502.57/556.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.03

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