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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.65, 1,054.31 and 554.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.65, 1,054.31 and 554.49 is: 765.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.65 : 1,054.31 = 554.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.65/1,054.31 = 554.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.65x = 1,054.31 × 554.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.65x = 584,601.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,601.58/763.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.54

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