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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.68, 901.56 and 555.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.68, 901.56 and 555.76 is: 766.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.68 : 901.56 = 555.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.68/901.56 = 555.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.68x = 901.56 × 555.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.68x = 501,050.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,050.99/653.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.51

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