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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.64, 1,054.80 and 555.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.64, 1,054.80 and 555.54 is: 766.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.64 : 1,054.80 = 555.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.64/1,054.80 = 555.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.64x = 1,054.80 × 555.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.64x = 585,983.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,983.59/764.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.35

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