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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.46, 774.14 and 552.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.46, 774.14 and 552.06 is: 766.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.46 : 774.14 = 552.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.46/774.14 = 552.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.46x = 774.14 × 552.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.46x = 427,368.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,368.97/557.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.64

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