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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.02, 1,066.76 and 540.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.02, 1,066.76 and 540.55 is: 745.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.02 : 1,066.76 = 540.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.02/1,066.76 = 540.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.02x = 1,066.76 × 540.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.02x = 576,637.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,637.78/773.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.95

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