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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.72, 915.78 and 554.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.72, 915.78 and 554.02 is: 763.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.72 : 915.78 = 554.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.72/915.78 = 554.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.72x = 915.78 × 554.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.72x = 507,360.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,360.44/664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.27

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