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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.76, 821.84 and 554.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.76, 821.84 and 554.04 is: 764.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.76 : 821.84 = 554.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.76/821.84 = 554.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.76x = 821.84 × 554.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.76x = 455,332.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,332.23/595.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.29

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