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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.53, 1,055.49 and 554.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.53, 1,055.49 and 554.50 is: 765.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.53 : 1,055.49 = 554.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.53/1,055.49 = 554.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.53x = 1,055.49 × 554.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.53x = 585,269.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,269.21/764.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.53

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