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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.74, 916.92 and 554.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.74, 916.92 and 554.72 is: 765.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.74 : 916.92 = 554.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.74/916.92 = 554.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.74x = 916.92 × 554.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.74x = 508,629.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,629.28/664.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.16

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