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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.64, 1,053.75 and 554.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.64, 1,053.75 and 554.45 is: 764.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.64 : 1,053.75 = 554.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.64/1,053.75 = 554.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.64x = 1,053.75 × 554.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.64x = 584,251.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,251.69/764.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.09

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