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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.02, 1,137.69 and 554.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.02, 1,137.69 and 554.51 is: 831.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.02 : 1,137.69 = 554.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.02/1,137.69 = 554.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.02x = 1,137.69 × 554.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.02x = 630,860.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,860.48/759.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.15

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