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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.68, 770.16 and 552.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.68, 770.16 and 552.04 is: 762.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.68 : 770.16 = 552.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.68/770.16 = 552.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.68x = 770.16 × 552.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.68x = 425,159.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,159.13/557.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.37

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