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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.16, 791.54 and 550.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.16, 791.54 and 550.56 is: 757.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.16 : 791.54 = 550.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.16/791.54 = 550.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.16x = 791.54 × 550.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.16x = 435,790.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,790.26/575.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.69

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