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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.58, 1,066.72 and 551.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.58, 1,066.72 and 551.76 is: 761.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.58 : 1,066.72 = 551.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.58/1,066.72 = 551.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.58x = 1,066.72 × 551.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.58x = 588,573.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,573.43/772.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.83

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