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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.08, 916.54 and 553.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.08, 916.54 and 553.38 is: 763.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.08 : 916.54 = 553.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.08/916.54 = 553.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.08x = 916.54 × 553.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.08x = 507,194.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,194.91/664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.76

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