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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.77, 1,063.76 and 547.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.77, 1,063.76 and 547.42 is: 754.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.77 : 1,063.76 = 547.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.77/1,063.76 = 547.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.77x = 1,063.76 × 547.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.77x = 582,323.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,323.50/771.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.53

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