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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.11, 1,065.78 and 551.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.11, 1,065.78 and 551.68 is: 760.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.11 : 1,065.78 = 551.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.11/1,065.78 = 551.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.11x = 1,065.78 × 551.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.11x = 587,969.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,969.51/773.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.53

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