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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.06, 775.51 and 544.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.06, 775.51 and 544.19 is: 745.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.06 : 775.51 = 544.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.06/775.51 = 544.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.06x = 775.51 × 544.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.06x = 422,019.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,019.55/566.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.55

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