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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.10, 767.24 and 544.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.10, 767.24 and 544.99 is: 750.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.10 : 767.24 = 544.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.10/767.24 = 544.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.10x = 767.24 × 544.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.10x = 418,135.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,135.40/557.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.56

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