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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.55, 929.33 and 550.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.55, 929.33 and 550.94 is: 757.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.55 : 929.33 = 550.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.55/929.33 = 550.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.55x = 929.33 × 550.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.55x = 512,005.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,005.07/675.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.91

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