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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.45, 1,054.47 and 554.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.45, 1,054.47 and 554.32 is: 764.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.45 : 1,054.47 = 554.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.45/1,054.47 = 554.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.45x = 1,054.47 × 554.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.45x = 584,513.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,513.81/764.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.62

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