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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.88, 1,067.18 and 551.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.88, 1,067.18 and 551.75 is: 761.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.88 : 1,067.18 = 551.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.88/1,067.18 = 551.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.88x = 1,067.18 × 551.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.88x = 588,808.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,808.47/772.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.84

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