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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.51, 1,054.11 and 554.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.51, 1,054.11 and 554.37 is: 765.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.51 : 1,054.11 = 554.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.51/1,054.11 = 554.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.51x = 1,054.11 × 554.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.51x = 584,361.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,361.69/763.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.36

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