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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.74, 1,136.65 and 553.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.74, 1,136.65 and 553.83 is: 830.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.74 : 1,136.65 = 553.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.74/1,136.65 = 553.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.74x = 1,136.65 × 553.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.74x = 629,510.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,510.87/757.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.77

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