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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.12, 774.14 and 551.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.12, 774.14 and 551.12 is: 765.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.12 : 774.14 = 551.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.12/774.14 = 551.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.12x = 774.14 × 551.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.12x = 426,644.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,644.04/557.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.80

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