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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.75, 768.12 and 545.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.75, 768.12 and 545.64 is: 751.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.75 : 768.12 = 545.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.75/768.12 = 545.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.75x = 768.12 × 545.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.75x = 419,113.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,113.16/557.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.44

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