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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.13, 793.95 and 554.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.13, 793.95 and 554.61 is: 765.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.13 : 793.95 = 554.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.13/793.95 = 554.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.13x = 793.95 × 554.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.13x = 440,332.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,332.61/575.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.62

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