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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.88, 767.88 and 552.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.88, 767.88 and 552.02 is: 761.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.88 : 767.88 = 552.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.88/767.88 = 552.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.88x = 767.88 × 552.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.88x = 423,881.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,881.28/556.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.18

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