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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.52, 1,053.60 and 554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.52, 1,053.60 and 554 is: 764.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.52 : 1,053.60 = 554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.52/1,053.60 = 554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.52x = 1,053.60 × 554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.52x = 583,694.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,694.40/763.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.48

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