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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.31, 916.55 and 553.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.31, 916.55 and 553.61 is: 763.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.31 : 916.55 = 553.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.31/916.55 = 553.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.31x = 916.55 × 553.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.31x = 507,406.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,406.66/664.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.82

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