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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.26, 917.52 and 554.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.26, 917.52 and 554.56 is: 764.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.26 : 917.52 = 554.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.26/917.52 = 554.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.26x = 917.52 × 554.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.26x = 508,819.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,819.89/665.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.84

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