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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.54, 806.64 and 554.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.54, 806.64 and 554.76 is: 764.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.54 : 806.64 = 554.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.54/806.64 = 554.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.54x = 806.64 × 554.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.54x = 447,491.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,491.61/585.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.24

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